EMD GM6W
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderEMD
ModelGM6W
Build date1960
Total producedunknown
Specifications
Configuration:
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Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
South Africa: 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) Cape gauge
Prime moverEMD 6-567C
Engine type2-stroke diesel
AspirationRoots-type supercharger
CylindersV6
TransmissionDC generator, single DC traction motor
Loco brakeStraight air
Performance figures
Power output600 hp (0.45 MW)
Career
LocaleLebanon, South Africa

The EMD GM6W diesel-electric locomotive was introduced by Electro-Motive Diesel as an export model switcher in 1960.

The prototype unit spent its entire life at the General Motors LaGrange, Illinois, plant. It wound up life at the Pielet Brothers Scrap yard next to EMD's plant and was eventually scrapped.[1]

It inspired limited sales. Four went to the Chemin de Fer de l'Etat Libanais in Lebanon[2] One known unit, built January 1961, was bought by the Buffelsfontein Gold Mine at Stilfontein in North West Province, South Africa.[3]

Original Owners

Railroad Quantity Works No. Local Designation Numbers Notes
General Motors 1 24730 7037 Scrapped[1]
Chemin de Fer de l'Etat Libanais 4 25462-65 CEL-600 601-604 [2]
Buffelsfontein GM 1 26018 1 [3]

References

  1. ^ a b "EMD GM6W". railfan.net. Retrieved 4 May 2009.
  2. ^ a b "CFS Motive Power". Retrieved 4 May 2009.
  3. ^ a b South African Industrials (Buffelsfontein Gold Mines)
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