SD38 2 - MagnumMacKivler/RLCPT2 GitHub Wiki
EJ&E SD38-2 #665 at Waukegan, IL, June 1980. Photo by D. W. Davidson.
The SD38-2 was the Dash 2 line offering of a V16, 6 axle locomotive without a turbocharger. Much like the SD40-2, the SD38-2 improved over the previous SD38 with modular electronics, a new AR10 alternator, and HTC trucks with higher tractive adhesion.
With production ranging from 1972 to 1979, 90 units were built. Most locomotives were owned by EJ&E and B&LE (13 units each), CNW (10), and Reserve Mining Co (9).
PT-Specific Information
| General Info | - |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | 16-645E |
| Horsepower | 2000 HP |
| Truck Type | EMD HTC |
| Axles | 6 |
| Traction Motors | 6 |
| Minimum Weight | 368000 lbs |
| Maximum Weight | 420000 lbs |
| Model Base Speed | 65 MPH |
| Top Speed | 65,70,76,82 MPH |
| Electrical System | - |
|---|---|
| Generator Max Current | 6000 Amps |
| Max Traction Motor (TM) Current | 1500 |
| Max Continuous TM Current | 1050 |
| Traction Motor Type | DC |
| Factor of Adhesion | 27% |
| Transition Mode | Automatic |
| Transition Groups | 2, 1, 1 ⚠ |
| Transition Shunts | 1, 1, 0.5 ⚠ |
| Generator Transition | No |
| Traction Control | APR with sanding |
| Dynamic Braking (DB) Mode (if used) | Mechanical Blowers |
| DB Max Current | 700 |
| DB Max Continuous Current | 700 |
| Blended Braking | No |
| Miscellaneous | - |
|---|---|
| Head-End Power (HEP) | No |
| HEP Power Consumption | N/A |
| HEP Standby/Run Mode | N/A |
| Load Ramp Speed | 2 Amps/Tick |
| TM Overload Protection | No |
| Starter Mode | Manual Primer, Manual Start |
| Air Brake Schedule | 26L |
| Compressor CFM | 255 (WBO @ 900 RPM) |
| Main Reservoir Volume | 35 Cubic Feet ⚠ |
Notes
⚠: Not Verified or Educated guess