EMC NW2
Production began in 1939 using the 567 engine. When diesel switcherproduction resumed after the war time restrictions in 1945 the NW2
was now powered by the 567A engine.
See this online SW1/NW2 Operator's Manual
Data
| Years Produced: | 1939-1949 |
| Number Produced: | 1143 |
| Engine Type: | 567/567A, 12 cyl. |
| Horse Power: | 1000 |
Phases
The Yardlimit would like to thank Brian Nicholson for contributing these
excellent example photos and articulate commentary.
 Photo credit: Brian Nicholson |
Phase I - BN no.504 - built in 1939, this unit has straight stacks
applied by the railroad. No louvres in the hood, and a 2-stage taper to
the cab. Note: I believe a phase I had rounded deck plates which is not
apparent in this view. |
 Photo credit: Brian Nicholson |
Phase II - B&M no.1200 - a classic phase II, no hood louvres, conical stacks and the 2-stage hood taper to the cab. |
 Photo credit: Brian Nicholson |
Phase III - Hillsdale County no.1976 - louvres in the hood have no 'letterboard gap' as on phases IV & V, 2-step taper back to the cab. In my experience the phase III is the hardest phase to come by after the phase I. |
 Photo credit: Brian Nicholson |
Phase IV - B&M no.1212 - shows the phase IV features, 'letterboard gap' in the hood louvres, 2-step taper back to the cab. The most numerous |
 Photo credit: Brian Nicholson |
Phase V - Lehigh Valley no.180 - shows the phase V features of 'letterboard gap' louvres and a single taper back to the cab. These were the final modifications to the NW2 line before replaced in the EMD catalogue by the SW7. |
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