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 …

Dec 16, 2024 · EMD built a total of just 13 units, making it relatively rare in the realm of diesel locomotives. The NW5 featured a B-B wheel arrangement, sporting Blomberg trucks, and boasted 1,000 horsepower via a 12-cylinder, 567B prime mover.

Sep 28, 2022 · Electro-Motive Division’s NW5: Steam was still king when Electro-Motive Division (EMD) produced the NW5 diesel locomotive. However, railroads were taking note of the economy of performance offered by the various yard diesels entering the marketplace.

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

Sep 18, 2009 · 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.

May 27, 2024 · The NW5 was given a little more eye-pleasing shape and this time three railroads, the Great Northern, two to Union Belt of Detroit, and one for Southern, all signed on for the model. EMD moved the steam generator on the NW3 from the side to the short hood, allowing for a far more pleasing design.

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 1000 horsepower and weighed in at 214,000 pounds. The engine was an EMD 567B …

EMD NW5 The NW5 was equiped with a steam generator for work in passenger terminals Original Owner Roster

The GN had NW5 road switchers used on branch lines and inherted by the BN. This was taken after the BN merger. BN 995 was used on the light rail branch lines around Grand Forks. BN 995 was delivered as GN 195 in Decmmber 1946.

Mississippi Export Railroad EMD NW5 #61 : Description: Rare (only 13 built) NW-5 at locomotive rebuilders Railway Supply : Photo Date: 6/10/1973 Upload Date: 2/21/2012 5:01:01 PM : Location: Montgomery, AL : Author: Frank A. Phillips Jr. Categories: Roster,Model: Locomotives: MSE 61(NW5) Views: 1858 Comments: 0