Description
Many of the Amtrak SDP40F's were returned to EMD in trade for a new locomotive model, the F40PH. While many of them were scrapped, EMD retained a few for use as testbeds for future locomotive production. EMD 268 was one of these testbeds. Unofficially tagged as an "F50CM, " in 1988 the 268 was rebuilt using equipment produced by Siemens, so EMD could test current-source inverters and AC traction motors.
SDP40F SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:
Illuminated ground lights
Illuminated classification lights
Illuminated number boards
Front and rear trainline hoses
Non-skid end walks
Front and rear 3-hose MU hose clusters with silver ends
Detailed and painted cab interior with control stand
4,500 gallon split fuel/water or rebuilt fuel only tank
HTC sideframes with high brake cylinders and air lines
Flush mounted portal window glass
Minimum radius: 18" - Recommended radius: 22"