EMD GM6W

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EMD GM6W
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
Builder EMD
ModelGM6W
Build date1960
Total producedunknown
Specifications
Configuration:
   AAR C
Gauge 4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)
South Africa:3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) Cape gauge
Prime mover EMD 6-567C
Engine type2-stroke diesel
Aspiration Roots-type supercharger
Cylinders V6
TransmissionDC generator, single DC traction motor
Loco brake Straight 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

RailroadQuantityWorks No.Local DesignationNumbersNotes
General Motors 1247307037Scrapped [1]
Chemin de Fer de l'Etat Libanais 425462-65CEL-600601-604 [2]
Buffelsfontein GM1260181 [3]

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References

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