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==History and development== The [[EMD SDP45]] performed well in passenger service, but the [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway|Santa Fe Railway]] felt its utilitarian appearance was unsuitable for its passenger trains. [[Electro-Motive Diesel|EMD]] therefore designed a lightweight "cowl" body to cover the locomotive, though it did not, as in earlier [[cab unit]]s, 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. Final drive [[gear ratio]] for passenger service was 57:20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Santa Fe F45's |url=http://atsf.railfan.net/cowls/f45.html |website=atsf.railfan.net |access-date=3 August 2021}}</ref>
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