The EMD SW1 is a 600-horsepower (450 kW) diesel-electric switcher locomotive built by General Motors ' Electro-Motive Corporation (later Division) between December 1938 and November 1953.

Dec 20, 2024 · The SW1 was the second switcher Electro-Motive produced that featured a welded frame and respectable 600 horsepower. It was the first to feature a General Motors prime mover, the …

The SW1 evolved from EMD’s earlier switcher models, including the SC (600 HP) and SW (600 HP) locomotives. Featuring a sleek, utilitarian design with a short hood, offset cab, and end platforms, the …

Aug 11, 2022 · The time-tested Electro-Motive Division SW1 has long been one of my favorite diesel locomotives. My fascination with the 600hp end-cab switcher didn’t start when the locomotives were …

Sep 17, 2009 · The Electromotive Division SW1 is a 4 axle, 600 HP diesel-electric switcher locomotive built by EMD between 1938 and 1953. It uses a 6 cylinder 567 prime mover rated at 600 horsepower.

EMD SW1 Data Sheet

Conrail SW1 8470 is at the engine house in Hartford, CT, sometime in mid-1978. The switcher still has its NYC numbers with white running board paint showing through.

The EMD SW1 is a 600-horsepower diesel-electric switcher locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Corporation (later Division) between December 1938 and November 1953. Final assembly …

The EMD SW1 is a 600-horsepower (450 kW) diesel-electric switcher locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division between December 1938 and November 1953.

The EMD SW1 is a 600-horsepower (450 kW) diesel-electric switcher locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Corporation (later Division) between December 1938 and November 1953. …