EMD SW8

    Lehigh Valley and Southern Pacific ordered SW8 unts equiped with dynamic brakes.

    Data

    Years Produced: 1950-1954
    Number Produced:
    301 - EMD LaGrange IL
     65 - GMDD London ON
    Engine Type: 567B, 8 cyl.
    Horse Power: 800

    Example

    EMD SW8
    EMD Photo: SW8/SW9 Operator's Manual

    Dynamic Brakes

    LC 81
    Photo Credit: Larry Pursell
    Lewis & Clark #81, ex Southern Pacific
    Battle Ground Washington, 2001.

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