© trainspo.comOverview of the Darby Corporation Slug
Discover the EMD KCS NW2 Slug locomotive, a powerful diesel-electric engine that has served the Kansas City Southern Railway with distinction.
This impressive locomotive, built by EMD and refurbished by Darby Corporation in 1973, features a Bo'Bo' axle arrangement and operates on a standard gauge of 1435 mm.
Its robust design and reliable performance make it a valuable asset for freight operations, embodying the strength and endurance expected from a modern workhorse.
Darby Corporation Slug technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | EMD | |
| Refurbished | Darby Corporation 1973 | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' |
Operators of the Darby Corporation Slug
Railway companies that have operated the Slug, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Southern Railway | KCS NW2 Slug | United States |
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