Locomotives
SW1500
SW
1,500
GATX’s standard switching locomotive, the SW1500 utilizes a 12 cylinder 645E engine which produces 42,250 lbs. of tractive effort at minimum continuous speed. This model, along with other SW models, are well suited for industrial switching applications.
Product Details
Horsepower
1,500
Axle
4
Tractive Effort @ Min. Cont. Speed
42,250 lbs. @ 10.7 mph
Length Over Coupler Pulling Faces
44 feet, 8 inches
Distance between Bolster Centers
22 feet
Truck-Rigid Wheel Base
8 feet
Width Over Grab Irons
10 feet, 1/8 inch
Height Above Rails
15 feet
Wheel Diameter
40 inches
Fuel Capacity
600 to 1,100 gallons
Engine
12-645E, 12 cylinder, roots-blown, GM Diesel
Main Generator
D32
Traction Motors
Four D77/78 direct current
Standard Gearing
62:15 gear ratio
Weight
Total loaded weight on rails average 248,000 lbs.
