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Diesel locomotive

Baldwin SWBLW

Built by Baldwin

Top speed
105 km/h
65 mph
Power output
1,119 kW
1,501 hp
Weight
115 t
253,531 lb
Length
14.88 m
48 ft 10 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1970

Overview of the Baldwin SWBLW

Discover the powerful SWBLW diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse built by Baldwin in 1970.

This impressive machine, also known as the ATSF SWBLW, served the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in the United States.

With a robust Bo'Bo' classification and a top speed of 105 km/h, the SWBLW is designed for efficient operation.

Measuring 14.88 meters in length and weighing 115 tons, it boasts a significant power output of 1119 kW and a tractive effort of 282 kN.

This standard gauge locomotive, with a 1435 mm track width, exemplifies reliable performance and enduring engineering.

Explore the specifications and history of the SWBLW, a testament to American railway heritage.

Baldwin SWBLW technical specifications

Value
Built byBaldwin · 1970
Top speed105 km/h65 mph
Power output1,119 kW1,501 hp
Tractive effort282 kN63,396 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length14.88 m48 ft 10 in
Weight115 t253,531 lb
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Operators of the Baldwin SWBLW

Railway companies that have operated the SWBLW, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe RailwayATSF SWBLWUnited States

Baldwin SWBLW photos

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