EMD SW9 / TR5

Built by EMD, GMD

Top speed

105 km/h

65 mph

Power output

895 kW

1,200 hp

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1950–1953

815 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the EMD SW9 / TR5

Discover the robust EMD SW9 / TR5 diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse built between 1950 and 1953.

This powerful locomotive boasts an 895 kW power output and a top speed of 105 km/h, making it ideal for various rail operations.

With a 1435 mm gauge and Bo'Bo' UIC axles, the SW9 / TR5 has served numerous prominent railroads across the United States, including Burlington Northern, Union Pacific, and Penn Central.

Explore the rich history and operational capabilities of this iconic diesel locomotive.

EMD SW9 / TR5 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	EMD, GMD · 1950–1953815 units
Top speed	105 km/h65 mph	65 mph
Power output	895 kW1,200 hp	1,200 hp
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 SW9 / TR5

Railway companies that have operated the SW9 / TR5, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Belt Railway of Chicago	BRC SW9	United States
Burlington Northern	BN SW9	United States
Central Illinois Railroad	CIRY SW9	United States
GATX Rail Locomotive Group (GMTX)	GMTX SW9M	United States
Illinois Central Gulf	ICG SW14	United States
Louisville and Nashville Railroad	L&N SW9	United States
LTEX Rail	LTEX SW9	United States
Lycoming Valley Railroad	LVRR SW9	United States
Missouri Pacific	MP SW9	United States
Missouri-Kansas-Texas	MKT SW9	United States
Penn Central Transportation Company	PC SW9	United States
Union Pacific Railroad	UP TR5A	United States