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Electro-Motive Division SW900 and SW1200
In 1953, EMD introduced the SW900 switcher as the successor of the SW8. With the horsepower rating now being a part of the type designation, the 900 stands for an increase of 100 hp compared to the SW8. Additionally, ...
General
| Property | Electro-Motive Division SW900 and SW1200 Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1954-1966 |
| Manufacturers | Electro-Motive Division, General Motors Diesel |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Electro-Motive Division SW900 and SW1200 Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 13.54 m |
| Wheelbase | 9.14 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.44 m |
| Service weight | 111.1 t |
| Adhesive weight | 111.1 t |
| Axle load | 27.8 t |
| Fuel capacity | 2,271 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | Electro-Motive Division SW900 and SW1200 Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | EMD 12-567C |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | Electro-Motive Division SW900 and SW1200 Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 895 kW (1,217 PS) |
| Top speed | 105 km/h |
| Starting effort | 329.2 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Electro-Motive Division SW900 and SW1200 Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.31 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.1 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
