© trainspo.comEMD SD9M
Built by EMD
Overview of the EMD SD9M
Explore the powerful EMD SD9M, a distinguished diesel locomotive.
This workhorse, part of the EMD SD9 series, boasts a robust build from 1954 to 1959.
Featuring a 1435 mm gauge and Co'Co' wheel arrangement, it delivers an impressive 1300 kW of power output.
The Winchester and Western Railroad prominently operates this reliable locomotive, known as the WW SD9M in the United States.
A true testament to American railway engineering.
EMD SD9M technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | EMD SD9 | |
| Built by | EMD · 1954–1959 | |
| Power output | 1,300 kW1,743 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' |
Operators of the EMD SD9M
Railway companies that have operated the SD9M, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester and Western Railroad | WW SD9M | United States |
EMD SD9M photos
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