EMD SW600

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EMD SW600
Power type Diesel-electric
Builder General Motors Electro-Motive Division
Model SW600
Build date February 1954 – January 1962
Total production 15
Gauge ft 8½ in (1435 mm)
Engine type EMD 567C
Cylinders 6
Power output 600 hp (450 kW)
Locale United States

An EMD SW600 is a diesel switcher locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between February 1954 and January 1962. Power was provided by an EMD 567C 6-cylinder engine, which generated 600 horsepower (450 kW).

15 examples of this model were built for American railroads.

[edit] References

  • Pinkepank, Jerry A. (1973). The Second Diesel Spotter's Guide. Milwaukee, WI: Kalmbach Publishing Co.. ISBN 0-89024-026-4.