EMD RS1325

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EMD RS1325
Power type Diesel-electric
Builder Electro-Motive Division
Total production 2
AAR wheel arr. B-B
Gauge ft 8½ in (1,435 mm)
Trucks Flexicoil
Wheel diameter 40 in (1.016 m)
Length 52 ft 2 in (15.90 m)
Width 10 ft 6⅞ in (3.22 m)
Height 14 ft 7 in (4.44 m)
Locomotive weight 125 short tons (113 t/112 LT)
Fuel capacity 600 US gallons (2,300 l/500 imp gal)
Prime mover EMD 567D
Cylinders V12
Power output 1,325 hp (0.988 MW)

An EMD RS1325 is a 4-axle diesel switcher locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division in 1960.

Only two units of this type were produced; both were purchased by the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway. As of 2008, both units are still in active use with the Illinois & Midland Railroad.

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