EMC Preproduction SC

    The first two switchers built by EMC in 1935 were build numbers
    516 and 517 sold to the DL&W as number 425 and 426. Production
    of the SC model began in 1936.

    Data

    Years Produced: 2/35 - 3/35
    Number Produced: 2
    Engine Type: 201A, in-line 8 cyl.
    Horse Power: 600

    Existing Example

    D-L no.426
    photo by: Ed Kaspriske
    Railfan.net Image Archive

    DL&W 426, oldest existing EMC switcher.
    Restored by the Delaware-Lackawanna RR South Scranton Shop Forces.
    Now powered by a 567C 6-cyl.

    Background

    EMC built two pre-production SC units for the DL&W in 1935.
    no. 425
    - built 2/1935, B/N 516
    - sold to P&BR as no.108, 1946
    - sold to S&H as no.28, 1947
    - returned to P&BR in 1951 sold to Bethlehem Steel as no.108
    - scrapped by Bethlehem in 1964
    no. 426
    built 3/1935, B/N 517
    - sold to P&BR as no.109, 1946
    - sold to S&H as no.25, 1947
    - returned to P&BR in 1951 sold to Bethlehem Steel as no.109
    - restored and is used by the Delaware-Lackawanna,
    a Genesee Valley Transportation owned
    shortline that serves the Scranton, PA area.

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