The EMD NW5 is a 1,000 hp (750 kW) road switcher diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division of La Grange, Illinois between December 1946 and February 1947. A total of 13 were produced, of which the majority (ten locomotives) went to …

The following is a list of locomotives produced by the Electro-Motive Corporation (EMC), and its successors General Motors Electro-Motive Division (GM-EMD) and Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD). Streamlined power cars and early experimental locomotives

2024年12月16日 · These surviving locomotives stand as a testament to the NW5’s unique place in railroad history, showcasing EMD’s innovative design and the locomotive’s valuable contributions to the rail industry. The NW5 was an early EMD light road-switcher produced between 1946-1947 to test the market then domninated by Alco's RS1.

2022年9月28日 · Marketing literature from EMD described the NW5 as a “passenger terminal locomotive,” likely aimed at rival builder Alco and its RS1. Basically, EMD took its NW2 yard switcher, put in on a lengthened frame, and added a steam generator. The F-type trucks made it suitable for road service.

2024年5月27日 · Overview of the EMD NW5 road-switcher model introduced in 1946 Although some units proved long-lived, the EMD NW5 sold just 13 copies. Although the pre-World War II EMD NW3 was not a stellar seller, after cessation of hostilities in 1945, the builder was keen on revisiting the idea in order to mine the light switcher market dominated by the ...

2009年9月18日 · The Electromotive Division NW5 is a 4 axle, 1,000 HP diesel-electric switcher locomotive built by EMD between 1946 and 1947. It uses a 12 cylinder 567A prime mover rated at 1,000 HP. The NW5 rides on an elongated frame and road switcher Geep style Blomberg trucks.

The EMD NW5 was a road switcher designed and sold by GM-EMD between December of 1946 and February of 1947 with a total of 13 being built. The NW5 had 900 horsepower and weighed in at 214,000 pounds. The engine was an EMD 567B 12 Cylinder and the max speed was 65 MPH.

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2007年2月24日 · The EMD NW5 was a 1,000 hp (750 kW) road switcher diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division of La Grange, Illinois between December 1946 and February 1947. A total of 13 were produced, of which the majority (ten locomotives) went to the Great Northern Railway.

EMD NW5; Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND: New: 10 Feb. 2014 : Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand-Engine Builder: EMD: Engine: 567B 12 cylinder