EMD SW1500 - Wikipedia
The EMD SW1500 is a 1,500 hp (1,119 kW) diesel-electric switcher locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division from 1966 to 1974. [1] The SW1500 replaced the SW1200 in the EMD product line.
EMD's "SW1500": Its First, 645-Powered Switcher Locomotive
Aug 27, 2024 · The SW1500 was EMD's first locomotive to use the 645 prime mover, producing 1,500 horsepower and offering Flexicoil trucks for main line service. Learn about its history, features, specifications, and production roster from 1966 to 1974.
EMD SW1500 Data Sheet - The Diesel Shop
Learn about the EMD SW1500, a 12-cylinder diesel locomotive built by General Motors from 1966 to 1974. Find out its specifications, dimensions, options, and reference sources.
EMD SW1500 | Conrail Photo Archive
Feb 17, 1990 · A collection of photos of EMD SW1500 switchers used by Conrail and other railroads. See images of different units, locations, and dates from 1976 to 1995.
This manual has been prepared to serve as a guide to railroad personnel engaged in the operation of the 1500 horsepower General Motors Model SW 1500 diesel-electric switcher locomotive. The contents are divided into four sections as follows: General Description - Provides general description of principal equipment components.
Surviving SW1500s | Conrail Photo Archive
See photos of the 121 EMD SW1500 switchers that were inherited by Conrail from various predecessors and later divided between NS and CSX. Learn about their history, features and current status.
EMD SW1500 - Locomotive Wiki
The SW1500 is a 4f708\1m435\StandardGage 4Axle\BoBo DieselElectric locomotive, built 1966~1974 by ElectroMotive in USIL.LaGrange, with 1500 hp\1124kw 13v645ci Engine, 65MpHr\105KpHr MaxSpeed, Westinghouse.26L AirBrakes, MultiUnit\MU Control , & …
EMD: SW-1500 - Reading Modeler
Learn about the history and features of the EMD SW-1500 switching locomotives that the Reading purchased in the 1960s. See photos, modeling notes and details of the two classes of SW-1500s.
Learn about the history, features and modeling of the EMD SW1500, a 1,500-horsepower switcher built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division. See photos and details of the three units that served the Western Pacific Railroad and their current status.
SW1500 Locomotive Photos | Conrail Cyclopedia
Conrail SW1500 locomotive train engine photos, plus Penn Central, Reading Company, Indianapolis Union.