EMD E9A

Built by EMD

Top speed

188 km/h

117 mph

Power output

1,790 kW

2,400 hp

Weight

143 t

315,261 lb

Length

21.41 m

70 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1954–1964

100 units

Overview of the EMD E9A

Discover the powerful EMD E9 locomotive, a true icon of American railroading.

Built between 1954 and 1964 by EMD, this diesel locomotive boasts a top speed of 188 km/h and a robust build designed for demanding service.

With a substantial weight of 143 tons and powered by an EMD 12-567C prime mover delivering 1790 kW, the E9A is a testament to engineering excellence.

It served with notable operators such as Burlington Northern, Union Pacific, and the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, leaving its mark on countless journeys.

Explore the impressive specifications and historical significance of this classic diesel locomotive.

EMD E9A technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	EMD E9
Built by	EMD · 1954–1964100 units
Top speed	188 km/h117 mph	117 mph
Power output	1,790 kW2,400 hp	2,400 hp
Prime mover	EMD 12-567C
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	(A1A)(A1A)
Length	21.41 m70 ft 3 in	70 ft 3 in
Width	3.24 m10 ft 8 in	10 ft 8 in
Height	4.45 m14 ft 7 in	14 ft 7 in
Weight	143 t315,261 lb	315,261 lb

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Operators of the EMD E9A

Railway companies that have operated the E9A, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Burlington Northern	BN E9A	United States
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad	MILW E9A	United States
Danbury Railway Museum	DRMX E9A	United States
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway	NYSW E9A	United States
Union Pacific Railroad	UP E9A	United States