EMD SW1

Built by EMD

Power output

450 kW

603 hp

Weight

89 t

196,211 lb

Length

13.7 m

44 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1938–1953

661 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the EMD SW1

Discover the EMD SW1, a robust diesel locomotive built between 1938 and 1953.

This versatile switcher boasts a 1435 mm gauge and a powerful 450 kW output, making it a reliable workhorse for various rail operations.

With a length of 13.7 meters, it has served numerous prominent railways, including Amtrak, Burlington Northern, and Conrail, demonstrating its enduring legacy in freight and passenger service.

EMD SW1 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	EMD · 1938–1953661 units
Power output	450 kW603 hp	603 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	13.7 m44 ft 11 in	44 ft 11 in
Width	3 m9 ft 10 in	9 ft 10 in
Height	4.38 m14 ft 4 in	14 ft 4 in
Weight	89 t196,211 lb	196,211 lb

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Operators of the EMD SW1

Railway companies that have operated the SW1, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Amtrak National Railroad Passenger Corporation	AMTK SW1	United States
Burlington Northern	BN SW1	United States
Conrail: Consolidated Rail Corporation	CR SW1	United States
Mid-America Locomotive and Car Repair	MALX SW1	United States
Morristown and Erie Railway	ME SW1	United States
Oregon Pacific Railroad	OPR SW1	United States
Portland Railroad and Terminal Division	PRTD SW1	United States
RELCO Locomotives	RLCX SW1	United States