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EMD DDA40X
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Electro-Motive Division

EMD DDA40X

EMD DDA40X

United States · 1969

1969 · Dieselisation · Diesel

EMD DDA40X

Centennial · 6900

Preserved · D-D

Specification

Specification plate for EMD DDA40X
ClassEMD DDA40X
NicknamesCentennial, 6900
BuilderElectro-Motive Division
Year introduced1969
Country builtUnited States
RegionUnited States
OperatorsUnion Pacific Railroad
EraDieselisation
Motive powerDiesel
RoleFreight
UICD-D
Wheel arrangementD-D
Gauge1,435 mm — standard gauge
Quantity built47
Power6,600 hp from two 16-645E3 engines
Tractive effortWell over 100,000 lbf starting
Top speed145 km/h · 90 mph
Weight545,000 lb
Length98 ft 5 in
StatusPreserved

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