EMD SW7

Built by EMD

Power output

895 kW

1,200 hp

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1949–1951

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the EMD SW7

Discover the robust EMD SW7 locomotive, a versatile diesel switcher built between 1949 and 1951.

This powerful machine features an EMD 12-567A prime mover, delivering 895 kW of power output.

The SW7 is recognized for its Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and standard 1435 mm gauge, making it suitable for a variety of industrial and railway applications.

It has served numerous operators, including Burlington Northern, Union Pacific, and the Belt Railway of Chicago, showcasing its enduring utility in the rail industry.

EMD SW7 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	EMD · 1949–1951
Power output	895 kW1,200 hp	1,200 hp
Prime mover	EMD 12-567A
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'

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Operators of the EMD SW7

Railway companies that have operated the SW7, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Belt Railway of Chicago	BRC TR4A	United States
Belt Railway of Chicago	BRC TR4B	United States
Burlington Northern	BN SW7	United States
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad	IHB SW7	United States
Lehigh Valley Rail Management	LVRB SW7	United States
Private owners group	@private-us SW7	United States
South Buffalo Railway	SB SW7	United States
Union Pacific Railroad	UP SW7	United States
Warren and Saline River Railroad Company	WSR SW14	United States