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Diesel locomotive

GMD SW1200RS

Built by GMD

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1954–1966
192 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the GMD SW1200RS

Discover the robust SW1200RS, a versatile diesel locomotive renowned for its powerful performance and reliability.

This model, built by GMD between 1954 and 1966, features a standard gauge of 1435 mm, making it suitable for a wide range of rail networks.

Equipped with an EMD 12-567C prime mover and a Bo'Bo' classification, the SW1200RS is a workhorse seen in operation with prominent railways such as Canadian National Railway in Canada and Canton Railroad in the United States.

Its enduring design and operational capabilities have made it a staple in industrial and mainline services.

GMD SW1200RS technical specifications

Value
Built byGMD · 1954–1966192 units
Prime moverEMD 12-567C
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
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Operators of the GMD SW1200RS

Railway companies that have operated the SW1200RS, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Canadian National RailwayCN SW1200RSCanada
Canton RailroadCTN SW1200RSUnited States

GMD SW1200RS photos

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