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.

Dec 20, 2024 · The SW1 featured a 600 horsepower prime mover and retained Electro-Motive's signature short carbody of just 44-feet with tapering near the cab for improved visibility. The SW1's most recognizable feature is the large sandbox just under the grill. Its location is unique to this particular model.

EMD SW1; Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND: Revised: 10 Feb. 2014 : Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand-Engine Builder: EMD: Engine: 567A 6 cylinder

Jan 15, 2024 · The EMD SW1 is a 600-horsepower 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 (McCook) Illinois.

A remarkably restored example of an early EMD switcher. Photo Date: 6/1/2006 Upload Date: 1/13/2008 6:24:32 PM : Location: Baltimore, MD : Author: Rob Furney Jr: Categories: Locomotives: PM 11(SW1) Views: 983 Comments: 1

Aug 11, 2022 · The time-tested Electro-Motive Division SW1 has long been one of my favorite diesel locomotives. My fascination with the 600hp end-cab switcher didn’t start when the locomotives were earning their keep on the big railroads.

The Electromotive Division SW1 is a 4 axle, 600 HP diesel-electric switcher locomotive built by EMD between 1938 and 1953. It uses a 6 cylinder 567 prime mover rated at 600 horsepower.

EMC SW1 Western Pacific 501-503 By Frank Brehm With a powerful two-cycle engine in the form of a 6-cylinder V-type configuration, the SW-1 was one of EMD’s first mass produced locomotives. When purchased in 1939 Western Pacific specified a welded frame, hence the SW designation. Produced along with the SC type switchers with a cast frame the

The EMD SW1 was the second type of EMD diesel switching locomotive to be ordered by the Reading. The first three 600 horsepower locomotives were delivered in March, 1939. Numbered #16 - 18 and assigned the Reading class OE-5, the SW1 went into service in …

The No. 904 is an Electro-Motive Division (EMD) SW1 built in January of 1942. Its power came from a 600 hp V6 capable of producing 450 kW. Final assembly was at EMD's plant at LaGrange (McCook), Illinois.