It is not affiliated with, sponsored nor supported by norfolk southern corporation. Rare emd gp15t and sw1500 switcher on csx freight train. The emd sw1001 was a 1,000horsepower 750 kw diesel locomotive for industrial switching service built by general motors electromotive division between september 1968 and june 1986. I would like to know if there are any physical, exterior differences between the two emd models. Rail king sw1500 operating instructions manual pdf download. Csx mixed manifest freight train q369 pauses in cumberland, maryland just after leaving the yard, then resumes heading west after the sun goes down.
We are here to provide you with the locomotive that will work for you. We take a look at the broadway limited sw1500 switcher, now available on our website. Home reading railroad locomotives locomotive models emd sw1500 reading railroad photographic roster reporting marks. Standard designs for a singlespeed, 3cylinder compressor motor are 6. Highly detailed and equipped with 5pole skewwound motor and more. Train simulator 2018 southern pacific sw1500 yard work. Eventually, the sw1500s found their way to other parts of the vast up system, and upon merger with southern pacific in 1996, ups sw1500 fleet grew by leaps and bounds. Emd, famous for its successful production of quality locomotives, hit the target once again when the company introduced the sw1500 and its cousin the sw on january 1, 1966. The sw1500 was a 1500hp dieselelectric switcher locomotive built by gmemd. View and download rail king sw1500 operating instructions manual online. Now we are looking for resellers like online sellers, dropshippers, shop owners or whatever roles, will support you on small business, small order, wholesale online free sample support. Differences between sw91200 and sw1500 model railroader.
Microtrains n 98600012 sw1500 diesel switcher locomotive. It is also compatible with most standard ac transformers. Late sw1200s built in 1966 were built with the 567e 12cylinder engine. The emd sw 1500 is a american diesel switcher locomotive made by general. Learn more before you buy, or discover other cool products in trains. Alco rs3 by dick cowen, emd f7a and f7b by cesar emanuel pach, emd gp9 by dick cowen, emd gp382 by justin cornell, emd sd402 by kuju, and the emd sw1200 by dick cowen. Click on the thumbnails to view the full size photos.
This locomotive wiring is original and in good condition 6 12 x 12 roller bearing wheel sets aar style trucks. Microtrains mt n scale diesel sw1500 diesel switcher. Innovation nation correspondent alie ward goes inside the ge transportation engine plant in grove city, pa to learn about building and testing the tier 4 locomotive engine. This locomotive wiring is original and in good condition.
This switcher locomotive has been serviced and all major rotating components have been inspected and all needed repairs have been made. Broadway limited 2863 ho us steel emd sw1500 paragon2. Southern pacific diesel locomotive compendium, volume 1. As part of an order of 3 locomotives numbered 15011503, the sw1500 s were delivered with flexicoil trucks and full length, frame mounted hand rails. Here we are at the last first generation locomotives released by atlas. The list of optional equipment for the sw1500 which included a larger fuel tank, smootherriding trucks, and ballasting to add weight suggests that emd expected the locomotive to be used as a true road switcher. Yard work roseville part 9 workshop train controlled with. Railworks downloads obos railworks locomotive catalog. The sw1500 is a classic example of a us yard switcher, and the different colour schemes and variants. The emd sw1500 was a 1,500 hp 1,119 kw dieselelectric locomotive intended for switching service and built by general motors electromotive division between june 1966 and january 1974. Now we are looking for resellers like online sellers, dropshippers, shop owners or whatever roles, will support you on small business, small order, wholesale online.
There are a few autobiographies in the form of books either written by themselves or with the assistance of professional writers and there are the footplatemen who became general. Emd sw1500 dieselelectric locomotive the emd sw1500 was a 1,500 hp 1,119 kw dieselelectric locomotive intended for switching service and built by general motors electromotive division between june 1966 and january 1974. See pag e 19 for a complete list of compatible transformers and. The main generator converts the engines mechani cal power to electrical power, which is then dis. Your chance to have a onetoone lesson with bestselling language expert paul noble, try a free audio sample of his brand new mandarin chinese course. Rail king sw1500 diesel engine operators manual 3v ps2 compatibility this engine will operate on any traditional o31 gauge track system, including m. View all our locomotive driver vacancies now with new jobs added daily. Let us know how we can assist you and we will put our best to work for you.
Rail king sw1500 operating instructions manual pdf. The microtrains sw1500 locos will come with separate handrails, bells and horns, window inserts, operating headlight, bodymounted magnematic. North america south america the emd sw1500 is a 1,500hp 1,119kw dieselelectric locomotive intended for switching service and built by general motors electromotive division between june 1966 and january 1974. The emd sw 1500 is a american diesel switcher locomotive made by general motors electromotive division during the 60s and 70s. Locomotive features engines 645e 12 cylinder air brakes 26l traction motors d57 or better couplers e type air compressor gardner denver trucks 4wheel bb wheel diameter 40 in main generator gm d32 note can be equipped with aar or flexicoil trucks note. The majority of locomotives, other than switchers, in the gatx locomotive group fleet are equipped with dynamic braking. Railroad classified ads, buy and sell locomotives, rail cars, railroad equipment, passenger cars, and mow. Find your ideal job at seek with 217 locomotive driver jobs found in all australia. With the breakup of ndem, the locomotives have passed to the variety of successor railroad operators in mexico, some have been sold to leasing. All are equipped with 26l brake, 2 or better wheels, 645 and 567 engines, new style control stands and modernized electrical systems. Emd sw1500 locomotive zscale klupyt6mk by stonysmith on shapeways. There is a fairly extensive biographical literature on engine drivers.
Home union pacific railroad company locomotives locomotive models emd sw1500 union pacific railroad company photographic roster reporting marks. The sw1500 was a second generation diesel switcher that employed emds new model 645 prime mover. Rdg reading railroad locomotive roster railroad picture. We have in inventory and ready for sale or leasepurchase two sw1200s, one sw1500 and one gmd1 style locomotives. Some 800 were made and there are several still in serivce in the united states. Locomotive super detailing parts accessories show categories default category applied filters. Your chance to have a onetoone lesson with bestselling language expert paul noble, try a free audio sample of.
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The emd sw1500 is a 1,500 hp 1,119 kw dieselelectric locomotive intended for switching service and built by general motors electromotive division. The ho scale dieselelectric switcher features digital command control and sound. View 387 locomotive driver jobs at jora, create free email alerts and never miss another career opportunity again. Locomotive features engines 645e 12 cylinder air brakes 26l traction motors d57 or better couplers e type air compressor gardner denver trucks 4wheel bb wheel diameter 40 in main generator gm d32 note can be equipped with aar or flexicoil trucks. Additional sw1200 production was completed by general motors diesel in ontario, canada, between september. Specifications listed are for standard locomotive models. Its small wheel base makes it an excellent choice for yard operation and local switching where. The emd sw1500 is a 1,500 hp 1,119 kw dieselelectric locomotive intended for switching service and built by general motors electromotive division between june 1966 and january 1974. This is a broadway limited 2863 ho scale us steel em. Athearn sw and sw1500 model railroader magazine model. Sw1500 switcher diesel locomotive by microtrains n scale. Im thinking that the difference in with the interior equipment prime. Media in category emd sw1500 locomotives the following files are in this category, out of total.
Illustrated treasury of gm locomotives, by james w. Emd sw1500 switcher wno road name zk2srl42w by southernnscale on shapeways. Product spotlight railking o gauge sw1500 diesel switcher w. Illustration photo, not actual unit purchase notes unit may qualify for up to one year.
Railking scale sw1500 diesel engine operators manual 5v ps2 compatibility this engine will operate on any traditional o31 gauge track system, including m. Sterling rail buy and sell locomotives, rail cars, railroad. Under their hoods throbbed emds new 645e prime mover. Daytonphoenix routinely rebuilds, designs and manufactures 3 and 4cylinder motordriven piston compressor motors, either single or twospeed. A total of 230 examples were constructed, mainly for north american railroads and industrial operations. Athearn sw and sw1500 posted by caballorr on monday, july 4, 2011 12. The sw1500 locomotive is a 1500 hp end cab switch engine. Power is provided by an emd 567c 12cylinder engine which generates 1,200 hp 895 kw. Dec 30, 2010 model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. It was closely related to the less powerful emd sw model, forming a line of switchers powered by the new emd 645 engine.
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