EMD SW9 Slug

Built by EMD

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1952

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the EMD SW9 Slug

Discover the robust SW9 Slug locomotive, a versatile workhorse designed for heavy-duty rail operations.

This EMD built locomotive from 1952 showcases exceptional durability and reliability.

The SW9 Slug model boasts a 1435 mm gauge, making it compatible with standard gauge railway networks.

Its Bo'Bo' classification signifies its agile maneuverability and powerful performance on the tracks.

Previously operated by Illinois Central Gulf (ICG SW9 Slug), this locomotive has a rich operational history.

It has also undergone refurbishments by renowned entities like Krauss-Maffei and Vagonka Studenka, ensuring its continued effectiveness.

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	EMD · 1952
Refurbished	Illinois Central, Krauss-Maffei, Vagonka Studenka
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'

Railway companies that have operated the SW9 Slug, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Illinois Central Gulf	ICG SW9 Slug	United States