EMD SW1500 - Wikipedia
The EMD SW1500 is a 1,500 hp (1,119 kW) diesel-electric switcher locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division from 1966 to 1974. [1] The SW1500 replaced the SW1200 in the EMD product line.
EMD's "SW1500": Its First, 645-Powered Switcher Locomotive
Aug 27, 2024 · The SW1500, unveiled in the mid-1960s, introduced Electro-Motive's latest prime mover, the model 645. This engine replaced EMD's tried and proven 567, a power plant that vaulted the builder into first place in the locomotive market thanks to …
EMD SW1500 Data Sheet - The Diesel Shop
EMD SW1500; Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND: New: 6 May 2006 : Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand-Engine Builder: EMD: Engine: 645E 12 cylinder: ... 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 ...
This manual has been prepared to serve as a guide to railroad personnel engaged in the operation of the 1500 horsepower General Motors Model SW 1500 diesel-electric switcher locomotive. General Description - Provides general description of …
SW1500 | Locomotives | GATX Corporation
GATX’s standard switching locomotive, the SW1500 utilizes a 12 cylinder 645E engine which produces 42,250 lbs. of tractive effort at minimum continuous speed. This model, along with other SW models, are well suited for industrial switching applications.
EMD SW1500 - Trains and Railroads
The EMD SW1500 is a 1,500 hp (1,119 kW) diesel-electric switcher locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division from 1966 to 1974. The SW1500 replaced the SW1200 in the EMD product line.
•1,500-horsepower SW1500 introduced in 1966 •A switcher as powerful as its road locomotives of the 1950s •SW1500 and SW1000 were the first switchers equipped with the 645 series diesel engines •Production ended in 1974 with the introduction of the MP15DC 4
Surviving SW1500s | Conrail Photo Archive
Probably the most well known switcher from the Conrail roster, the 121 EMD SW1500's were a 1,500 horsepower variation offered by EMD. Inherited from the PC, RDG, IHB and IU, all but five (which were retired and sold in 1982-1984) made it from 1976 to 1996 when a few were retired and sold off to regionals and/or shortlines.
EMD SW1500 | Locomotive Wiki | Fandom
The SW1500 is a 4f708\1m435\StandardGage 4Axle\BoBo DieselElectric locomotive, built 1966~1974 by ElectroMotive in USIL.LaGrange, with 1500 hp\1124kw 13v645ci Engine, 65MpHr\105KpHr MaxSpeed, Westinghouse.26L AirBrakes, MultiUnit\MU Control , & …
EMD SW1500 | Conrail Photo Archive
Feb 17, 1990 · Probably the most well known switcher from the Conrail roster, the 121 EMD SW1500's were a 1,500 horsepower variation offered by EMD. Inherited from the PC, RDG, IHB and IU, all but five (which were retired and sold in 1982-1984) made it from 1976 to 1996 when a few were retired and sold off to regionals and/or shortlines.
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