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Slug unit

Krauss-Maffei SW9 Slug

Built by EMD

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

Overview of the Krauss-Maffei SW9 Slug

Discover the EMD SW9 Slug locomotive, a robust workhorse built in 1952.

This impressive Illinois Central Gulf unit, classified as an ICG SW9 Slug, embodies reliability and performance.

Featuring a 1435 mm gauge and a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, it's ideally suited for various operational needs.

Its enduring history is marked by refurbishments from respected firms like Krauss-Maffei and Vagonka Studenka, showcasing its longevity and adaptability.

This locomotive represents the strength and heritage of American railways.

The EMD SW9 Slug – an investment in efficiency and tradition.

Explore how this locomotive can meet your specific transport requirements.

Krauss-Maffei 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 Krauss-Maffei 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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