By the early 1960's the Electro-Motive Division (EMD) was at a big disadvantage. Their 567 engine, in use for over 20 years, had reached it's peak at 2,500 horsepower in a turbocharged 16-cylinder version. EMD released a new 645 engine in 1966. The most powerful locomotive using this series of engine was the SD45, powered by a 20-cylinder turbocharged 645E engine producing 3600 horsepower. EMD then offered the V20 645E engine in the SDP45 in a standard hood configuration and longer frame to accommodate the steam generator needed for passenger service. The EMD SDP45 was a good passenger locomotive, but to the Santa Fe Railway it did not look the part. EMD therefore designed a lightweight "cowl" body to cover the locomotive, though it did not, as in earlier cab units, provide any structural strength, which remained in the frame. The cowl provided sleeker looks, better aerodynamics at speed, and allowed the crew to enter the engine compartment en route for diagnostics and maintenance. After sponsoring the development of the FP45 passenger locomotive, the Santa Fe requested a similar freight locomotive from Electro-Motive. Where the FP45 was an SDP45 wrapped in a full-width Cowl carbody, the new F45 was essentially an SD45 given the same treatment.

   

We look forward to hearing from you soon regarding these models and filling any other model requests you may have.

Sincerely,

Brian, Missy and Owen Marsh
Overland Hobbies
www.overlandhobbies.com

phone: 765-289-4257

This afternoon Owen was outside and got to enjoy a bit of sunshine instead of the gray overcast skies we have had for what seems like days.  He enjoyed the chance to run around in the cool breezy air.  Hard to believe that tomorrow he will be 17 weeks old and the we will have adopted each other 9 weeks ago.  He is as mischievous as ever and loves to chase leaves in the wind and find any kind of stock and then try to sneak it inside to play with.