EMD Dash 2

EMD Dash 2

On January 1, 1972, General Motors' Electro-Motive Division (EMD) introduced its new Dash 2 line of diesel-electric locomotives. All designations of these new models were those of the former models with "-2" added (e.g., the SD40 was replaced by the SD40-2). They all retained the basic specifications of the earlier models in terms of power output and most other features, but introduced a large number of improvements to the locomotives' internal systems, specifically the electrical systems. These were intended to improve availability, efficiency, and ease of maintenance.

EMD Dash 2 modules.
EMD Dash 2 modules.

One major improvement was a modularized electrical control cabinet, allowing maintenance by unit replacement and the use of common parts. These concepts were first tested on the DDA40X.

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Changes

Minor externally visible changes common across the whole line include the following:

  • Modified trucks with damping struts. Four-axle trucks have damping struts on two diagonally opposite corners. Six-axle trucks have them on the center axle.
  • Engine water level sight glass on the rear upper right-hand side of the long hood.
  • Battery boxes in front of the cab have bolted down covers, rather than hinged.
  • Equipped with both high and low positions for rear classification lights, one set being blanked.
  • Cab roof extends slightly beyond the cab rear.

Models

The Dash 2 line was highly successful. The models offered included the following:

Rebuilds

In addition, many other earlier locomotives were rebuilt to Dash 2 standards by numerous locomotive rebuilders and railroad shops.

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