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EMD Slug – photo 1© trainspo.com
Slug unit

EMD Slug

Built by EMD

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the EMD Slug

Discover the KCS NW2 Slug locomotive, a fascinating piece of railway history.

This impressive unit, built by EMD and refurbished by Darby Corporation in 1973, boasts a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

Operating on the Kansas City Southern Railway, its Bo'Bo' classification highlights its robust design.

Explore captivating images of this unique locomotive and learn more about its role in American railroading.

EMD Slug technical specifications

Value
Built byEMD
RefurbishedDarby Corporation 1973
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'

Operators of the EMD Slug

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

OperatorClassCountry
Kansas City Southern RailwayKCS NW2 SlugUnited States

EMD Slug photos

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