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SW1500

Fleet Spec - SW1500

SW1500

Specifications SW1500
Horsepower 1500
Tractive effort @ min. cont. spd. 42,250 lbs. @ 10.7 mph
Length over coupler pulling faces 44' 8"
Distance between bolster centers 22' 0"
Truck-rigid wheel base 8' 0"
Width over grabirons 10' 1/8"
Height above rails 15' 0"
Wheel diameter 40"
Fuel capacity 600-1100 gal.
Engine 12-645E, 12 cyl. roots-blown, GM Diesel
Main Generator D32 Generator
Traction Motors (4) D77/78 direct current
Standard Gearing 62:15 gear ratio
Weight Total loaded weight on rails (avg.) 248,000 lbs. (1/2 variable supplies)
Specifications listed are for standard locomotive models. The majority of locomotives (other than switchers) in the GATX Rail Locomotive Group fleet are equipped with dynamic braking. Consult your GATX Rail Locomotive Group representative to determine specific equipment installed on available locomotives.