Baltimore and Ohio SD20-2
In this article, we are going to delve into the exciting world of Baltimore and Ohio SD20-2. From its origins to its present day, we will explore each relevant aspect that has marked the evolution of Baltimore and Ohio SD20-2 over time. We will analyze its impact on society, its influence in various areas and the different perspectives that exist around this topic. We will immerse ourselves in its many facets, seeking to understand its true essence and the role it plays in our lives. Join us on this journey of discovery and reflection about Baltimore and Ohio SD20-2.
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 Former B&O #2401, an SD20-2 rebuild, works the Pacific Harbor Line in Long Beach, California in February, 2005. | |||||||||||
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The SD20-2 was a type of diesel-electric locomotive created in 1979/1980 by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad by rebuilding EMD SD35 locomotives. Five of the B&O's SD35 fleet were rebuilt at their Cumberland Yard by fitting a non-turbocharged EMD 645 engine and upgraded electrical systems. They were placed in service at the B&O Queensgate Yard in Cincinnati, Ohio attached to slugs, engineless units with traction motors that draw their power from the "mother" unit.
With the B&O, the SD20-2s were numbered #7700–7704. At some point, #7700 and #7702 swapped numbers. All of them passed to CSX Transportation as #2400-2404, but are now withdrawn from CSX service. One of the units, #2401, went on to the Ohio Central Railroad System; #2401 was in turn resold to the Pacific Harbor Line and reassigned road #45 (pictured at right). #2404 was scrapped by Cycle Systems of Roanoke, Virginia in August 2006.
See also
References
- ^ "B&O All-time Chessie roster". Retrieved 2006-12-09.
- ^ a b "EMD 29400 to 29499". The Unofficial EMD Homepage. Retrieved January 2, 2006.
External links
- The History of EMD Diesel Engines at the Pacific Southwest Railway official website.