The EMD BL2 is a model of diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD). A total of 58 units (plus a single BL1) were built between 1947 and 1949. [1] The BL2 was not very successful, as it was unreliable and occupied a gap between carbody and hood units, which resulted in it suffering from the drawbacks of ...

2024年12月18日 · Electro-Motive's BL2 was the stepping stone for the company's highly successful General Purpose (GP) series. The locomotive was a derivative of the F3, EMD's most successful cab model until the F7 debuted in 1949.

2021年7月29日 · BL in BL2 diesel locomotive stands for “Branch Line” The BL2 was supposedly designed for bi-directional operation, as demonstrated by Chesapeake & Ohio 1841 on a passenger train at Muskegon, Mich., in mid-1957.

EMD BL1and BL2; Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND: New: 6 May 2006 : Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand-Engine Builder: EMD: Engine: 567B 16 cylinder: Bore & Stroke: 8.5" X 10" RPM (Maximum / Minimum) 800 / 275 : Main Generator: GM - D12: Horsepower: 1500: Gear Ratio: 62:15 :

2025年3月21日 · It seems to be generally agreed that the BL-2 was a flop: discontinued after 59 units, replaced in the EMD catalogue by the very successful but radically different GP-7. The basic package SHOULD have been successful: use the works of the popular F-3 (*) in a roadswitcher configuration.

The BL2 was merely an (un-intended) experimental locomotive that was a unique sight on the rails that were dominated by cab units and, later, road switchers. Railfans can be glad that this distinctive model was produced, since variety of motive power is important to a railfan.

The EMD BL2 is a four-axle B-B road switcher built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD). EMD's diesel program was well underway in the late 1940s and early 1950s, thanks to the success...

2023年6月6日 · Electro-Motive Division's BL2 is quite the unique little diesel. It was EMD's first attempt at a road-switcher, competing with ALCO, Baldwin, and Fairbanks-M...

Standing for “Branch Line Locomotive” the BL2 was EMD’s first foray into lighter-duty switching power, with production commencing in 1947. Designed for improved visibility for the engineer during operation, the locomotive was one of the earliest diesels to feature a wide cab and a narrow long hood, allowing for a clearer view when ...

The distinctive Electro-Motive BL2, envisioned by legendary EMD chief engineer Richard “Dick” Dilworth as a diesel road-switcher with style and panache, is ready for Train Simulator duty! Dressed in Western Maryland Railway liveries, the BL2 is joined in this DLC by WM Alco FA2 and GE 44-tonner diesels and a selection of Western Maryland ...