SDP40F illustration, 1970s.
Pen and ink illustration depicting SDP40F locomotive No. 610; image likely dates to the late 1970s.
- Artwork Details
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- Date Archived:
- February 24, 2015
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
- Data Format:
- Image
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This illustration presents a playful rendition of SDP40F locomotive No. 610 pulling a baggage car and coaches. The first locomotive built expressly for Amtrak, the SDP40F was a six axle diesel-electric unit that sported a 3,000 horsepower engine. It was manufactured in 1973 and 1974 by the General Motors Electro-Motive Division.
Since many passenger rail cars were still heated via steam, the SDP40F included two steam generators and a water tank. Within a decade, most of these locomotives were replaced with F40PH models that could operate more easily with the new and refurbished fleet of all-electric passenger cars. This illustration was likely commissioned for use in promotional materials.
Artist: Unknown for Amtrak. From the Ann Owens Collection.
