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Diesel locomotive

GMSA SW1002 (36-200)

Built by GMSA

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Weight
72 t
158,733 lb
Length
14.12 m
46 ft 4 in
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1980–1991
107 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the GMSA SW1002 (36-200)

Discover the robust SW1002 (36-200) diesel locomotive, a reliable workhorse built by GMSA between 1980 and 1991.

This model, designated SM 36-200 by Shosholoza Meyl in South Africa, is a testament to enduring railway engineering.

It features a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, a 1067 mm gauge, and a capable top speed of 90 km/h.

Measuring 14.12 meters in length and weighing 72 tons, the SW1002 is designed for efficiency and power.

Its dimensions, including a width of 2.72 m and a height of 3.93 m, are optimized for standard track infrastructure.

This locomotive is a key component in South African rail operations, embodying the strength and versatility needed for various railway tasks.

GMSA SW1002 (36-200) technical specifications

Value
SeriesSW1002
Built byGMSA · 1980–1991107 units
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length14.12 m46 ft 4 in
Width2.72 m8 ft 11 in
Height3.93 m12 ft 11 in
Weight72 t158,733 lb

Operators of the GMSA SW1002 (36-200)

Railway companies that have operated the SW1002 (36-200), with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Shosholoza MeylSM 36-200South Africa

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