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Slug unit

Illinois Central SW9 Slug

Built by EMD

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1952
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Illinois Central SW9 Slug

Explore the enduring power of the EMD SW9 Slug locomotive, a robust piece of American rail history built in 1952.

This formidable machine, classified with a reliable Bo'Bo' axle configuration, proudly served the Illinois Central Gulf (ICG) railroad.

Operating on a standard 1435 mm gauge track, the SW9 Slug has undergone significant refurbishments by esteemed companies like Krauss-Maffei and Vagonka Studenka, ensuring its continued operational excellence.

Its construction embodies the dependable engineering of EMD, making it a key player in shunting and freight operations.

Illinois Central SW9 Slug technical specifications

Value
Built byEMD · 1952
RefurbishedIllinois Central, Krauss-Maffei, Vagonka Studenka
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'

Operators of the Illinois Central SW9 Slug

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

OperatorClassCountry
Illinois Central GulfICG SW9 SlugUnited States

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