The EMD E6 was a 2,000-horsepower (1,500 kW), A1A-A1A, streamlined passenger train locomotive manufactured by Electro-Motive Corporation, and its corporate successor, General Motors Electro-Motive Division, of La Grange, Illinois.

Dec 19, 2024 · The E6 was Electro-Motive's first widely produced passenger model, witnessing more than 100 units sold through the early 1940s.

E6 (and E6B) Total Length: 71'-01.5" Wheel Diameter: 36" Truck Wheel Base: 14'-01" Height to Top Engine Hood: 13'-11" Height to Top Cab : 15'-00" Cab Width: 10'-03" Engine Hood Width: 9'-03" Center Bolster: 43'-00" Center Front Truck to Front Pilot: 6'-01.5" (and 5'-01.5 for b-units) Center Rear Truck to Rear Pilot: 5'-01.5" Distance between ...

CNW’s most famous train was the Twin Cities 400, introduced in 1935 and named because it travelled the 400 miles in 400 minutes, about 6 ½ hours. It was the fastest railroad on that route, and reached speeds in excess of 112 mph on some stretches.

The E3A units were soon joined by 13 more EMC passenger units, 11 E6As numbered 502-512, and ACL's first B units, numbered 750-B and 751-B. Offering high-speed (100 MPH), lower cost motive power, the EMC units were integral in the hot competition for the New York to …

Apr 2, 2009 · The DL-109 is an ALCo model, this an EMD model. It rides on EMD trucks, and the cowl and nose are clearly EMD. The unit is CNW, not GMO. CNW only had 1 DL-109 #5007A, this is numbered 5006A.

In preparation for the inauguration of the St. Louis to Denver Colorado Eagle, MP ordered four, 2000 horsepower E6 locomotives (7002AB and 7003AB) from Electro-Motive.

Available only factory finished - includes constant intensity lighting, ready for customer DCC and sound installation, both open and closed pilots, Kadee® couplers installed, and full cab interiors. Multiple prototype unit names and/or numbers will be available for all units listed.

Jan 20, 2025 · UP continued to convert its passenger trains from steam to diesel power. In 1940, the road received six of EMC's latest offering, the E6. The E6 was itself a continuation of Electro-Motive's improving passenger locomotive design.

The EMD E6 was a 2,000-horsepower (1,500 kW), A1A-A1A, streamlined passenger train locomotive manufactured by Electro-Motive Corporation, and its corporate successor, General Motors Electro-Motive Division, of La Grange, Illinois.