The EMD SW8 is a diesel switcher locomotive manufactured by General Motors Electro-Motive Division and General Motors Diesel between September 1950 and February 1954. Power is supplied by an EMD 567 B 8- cylinder engine, for a total of 800 hp (600 kW).

Dec 19, 2024 · Internally, the SW8 sported the 8-cylinder, 567B prime mover that could produce 800 horsepower. While this rating was similar to other switchers in its class, which ranged from 600-900 horsepower, interestingly it was far less than the 1,200 horsepower SW7.

This manual has been produced to assist the engineman in the operation of Switcher and Transfer locomotive Models SW8, SW9, TR5, and TR6. The information contained includes the basic equipment as well as the most commonly used "extras."

EMD SW8; Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND: Revised: 10 Feb. 2014 : Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand-Engine Builder: EMD: Engine: 567B 8 cylinder

Lehigh Valley’s SW8s were delivered over a 24 month period between December 1950 and December 1952, in several variations. The major operational differences were the specially designed dynamic brake installation, unique to the Valley’s SW8s, and MU capability.

The EMD SW8 is a diesel switcher locomotive manufactured by General Motors Electro-Motive Division and General Motors Diesel between September 1950 and February 1954. Power is supplied by an EMD 567B 8-cylinder engine, for a total of 800 hp (600 kW).

Electro-Motive Division (EMD) SW8 Switch engines No. 2019 and 2022 were built in 1951. They are powered by a 8-Cylinder 567 engine producing 800 horsepower. They have an overall length of 44’5” from coupler to coupler and have a fully loaded weight of 230,000 pounds.

With a major model railroad manufacturer about to release an HO-scale model of this interesting switcher model, the book should provide modelers with a wealth of photos and information about their favorite prototype SW8.

The EMD SW8 is a diesel shunting/switching locomotive manufactured by General Motors Electro-Motive Division and General Motors Diesel between September 1950 and February 1954. The Power of these engines is supplied by an EMD 567B 8 …

The EMD SW8 was introduced as a medium horsepower switcher built on the same frame as an SW7. It was purchased by Conrail predecessors Chicago River & Indiana (2 units, later NYC/PC), Erie Lackawanna (11 units), Lehigh Valley (27 units) and New York Central (28 units).