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EMD SW14

The EMD SW14 is a model of diesel switcher locomotives built by the Illinois Central's shops in Paducah, Kentucky between 1978 and 1982. A total of 112 were rebuilt from EMD NW2, EMD SW7 and EMD SW9s. When Canadian National took over Illinois Central in 1998, 26 remained in service. By 2018, only nine remained operational.

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EMD SW14
Illinois Central 1409 in 1988
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderIllinois Central
Build date1978 - 1982
Total produced112
Specifications
Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge

The EMD SW14 is a model of diesel switcher locomotives built by the Illinois Central's shops in Paducah, Kentucky between 1978 and 1982. A total of 112 were rebuilt from EMD NW2, EMD SW7 and EMD SW9s. When Canadian National took over Illinois Central in 1998, 26 remained in service. By 2018, only nine remained operational.1

References

References

  1. Near the end of the line Trains February 2018 page 18
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