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Electro-Motive Division SW1000, SW1001, SW1500 and SW1504
In 1966, EMD started production of switchers with 1,000 or 1,500 hp which were powered by the new 645-series prime mover , compared to the 567-series of the SW900 and SW1200. The SW1000 had a V8 and was built 119 time...
General
| Property | Electro-Motive Division SW1000, SW1001, SW1500 and SW1504 SW1500, SW1504 |
|---|---|
| Built | 1966-1974 |
| Manufacturers | Electro-Motive Division |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Electro-Motive Division SW1000, SW1001, SW1500 and SW1504 SW1500, SW1504 |
|---|---|
| Length | 13.61 m |
| Wheelbase | 9.14 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.44 m |
| Service weight | 112.5 t |
| Adhesive weight | 112.5 t |
| Axle load | 28.1 t |
| Fuel capacity | 3,785 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | Electro-Motive Division SW1000, SW1001, SW1500 and SW1504 SW1500, SW1504 |
|---|---|
| Engine | EMD 12-645E |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | Electro-Motive Division SW1000, SW1001, SW1500 and SW1504 SW1500, SW1504 |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,119 kW (1,521 PS) |
| Top speed | 105 km/h |
| Starting effort | 275.8 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Electro-Motive Division SW1000, SW1001, SW1500 and SW1504 SW1500, SW1504 |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.00 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.9 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
