Southern Pacific #7242 GP40-2 Product Type_Locomotives Unique non-standard Speed Lettering font

Unique non-standard Speed Lettering font

Recommended radius: 22”

The SDP40F had an underbody tank split between water and diesel fuel

400 pounds and 65

Scaled from prototype resources including drawings

Southern Pacific #7242 GP40-2 Product Type_Locomotives Unique non-standard Speed Lettering fontBy the early 1970s, many first generation types of diesel were reaching the end of their service lives. The most common replacement locomotives became the GP40 2. EMD began production of the 16 cylinder, turbocharged, 3000 horsepower engine in 1972. This locomotive was developed for service where higher horsepower and faster service were preferable. A major feature of the GP40 2 was the introduction of the dash 2 modular electrical cabinets. For more