EMD SW1 - Wikipedia
The EMD SW1 is a 600-horsepower (450 kW) diesel-electric switcher locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Corporation (later Division) between December 1938 and November 1953. Final assembly was at EMD's plant at LaGrange Illinois.
EMD's "SW1", Its Popular Early Switcher Locomotive - American-Rails.com
Aug 27, 2024 · While Electro-Motive produced a wide range of highly successful switchers such as the NW2, SW1200, SW1500, and SW9 the series can be traced back to a group of early six and nine hundred horsepower variants built during the latter 1930s.
EMD Switchers - jbritton.pennsyrr.com
Jan 15, 2024 · An EMD SW9 is a diesel switcher locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between November 1950 and December 1953. Additional SW9s were built by General Motors Diesel in Ontario Canada from December 1950 to March 1953.
EMD SW9: - railgoat.railfan.net
EMD SW9: This page is dedicated to EMD's model SW9. EMD built many examples of this popular model for numerous railroads, shortlines and industries. Domestic Orders:
EMD’s SW9 Masterclass - Rapido Trains Inc.
In November 1950, EMD introduced the pinnacle of diesel-electric end-cab switcher locomotives, never to be improved upon, the SW9! That first SW9 built was a single locomotive order for Chattanooga Traction Company.
"Cow-Calf" Locomotives: EMD's Unique Switcher Designs - American-Rails.com
Aug 27, 2024 · The oddly named cow-calf design was released only by Electro-Motive, first built as an experimental prior to World War II. It was essentially a different name for "A" and "B" (cabless) locomotives, commonly found in the F and E series cab models.
EMD SW9 Data Sheet - The Diesel Shop
Speed: 65 mph. Trucks: 4-Wheel. Configuration: B-B. Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Drive (1) Model: GM. Weight: 248,000 lbs. Traction Motors: GM - D37 (four) Tractive Effort (starting) 62,000 lbs @25%.
Atlas O SW Series Locomotives
Atlas O SW Series Locomotives. One of the most recognized diesel locomotives of all time, the Electro-Motive SW8 and SW9 were used by virtually every major railroad in the US and Canada.
EMD Switch Engine Data Sheets - The Diesel Shop
Illustrated Treasury of GM Locomotives, by James W. Kerr. Diesel Locomotives, The First 50 Years by Louis A. Marre. The Second Diesel Spotter's Guide, by Jerry A. Pinkepank. "Early Diesel and Electric Locomotives," Rail Heritage Publications.
EMD SW9 - WikiMili, The Best Wikipedia Reader
EMD E-units were a line of passenger train streamliner diesel locomotives built by the General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) and its predecessor the Electro-Motive Corporation (EMC). Final assembly for all E-units was in La Grange, Illinois.
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