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{{Infobox locomotive
|name=EMD RS1325
| name = EMD RS1325
|powertype=Diesel-electric
| powertype = Diesel-electric
|image=
| image = File:Atlantic and Western No. 30 at the Illinois Railway Museum - September 2024.jpg
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|builder=[[Electro-Motive Division]]
| builder = [[Electro-Motive Division]]
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|totalproduction=2
| serialnumber =
|gauge={{RailGauge|ussg}}
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| totalproduction = 2
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|aarwheels=B-B
|wheeldiameter={{convert|40|in|m|3|abbr=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|ussg|allk=on}}
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| aarwheels = B-B
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|length={{convert|52|ft|2|in|m|2|abbr=on}}
|width={{convert|10|ft|6 +7/8|in|m|2|abbr=on}}
| wheeldiameter = {{convert|40|in|m|3|abbr=on}}
|height={{convert|14|ft|7|in|m|2|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|52|ft|2|in|m|2|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|10|ft|6 +7/8|in|m|2|abbr=on}}
|primemover=[[EMD 567]]D
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| height = {{convert|14|ft|7|in|m|2|abbr=on}}
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|cylindercount=V12
| primemover = [[Electro-Motive Diesel|EMD]] [[EMD 567|12-567D1]]
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|locoweight={{convert|125|ST}}
| enginetype = [[V12 engine|V12]] [[Diesel engine|diesel]]
|fuelcap={{convert|600|usgal}}
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| cylindercount = 12
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|trucks=[[Flexicoil]]
|poweroutput={{convert|1325|hp|MW|abbr=on|lk=on}}
| locoweight = {{convert|125|ST|t LT|sigfig=3}}
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| fuelcap = {{convert|900|usgal}}
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| trucks = [[Flexicoil]]
| poweroutput = {{convert|1325|hp|MW|abbr=on|lk=on}}
| withdrawndate = 2020
| disposition = Both examples preserved.
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The '''RS1325''' was a North American locomotive model built by [[General Motors Electro-Motive Division]], having characteristics of both a [[Switching locomotive|switcher]] and a [[roadswitcher]]. Only two units were built.


The '''RS1325''' is a North American locomotive model built by [[Electro-Motive Division]], having characteristics of both a [[switcher locomotive]] and a [[road switcher locomotive]]. Only two units were built.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last=Schafer|first=Mike|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38738930|title=Vintage diesel locomotives|date=1998|publisher=[[Motorbooks International]]|isbn=0-7603-0507-2|location=Osceola, WI|pages=38|oclc=38738930}}</ref>
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In 1960, EMD built a pair of light roadswitchers, consisting of switcher carbodies and mechanicals on longer roadswitcher frames. These were given the designation of ''RS1325'', ''RS'' denoting a roadswitcher not part of a specific series, and ''1325'' denoting the unit’s horsepower. The RS1325’s were 4-axle, B-B diesels constructed by GM-EMD in September 1960. The cab and forward is styled similarly to the [[EMD GP20|GP20]] with with a long sloping hood and the standard rounded top cab of the time. The long hood is low and more representative of a true switcher body. They had, similarly to the [[EMD NW5|NW5]] switchers, a short hood to contain auxiliaries and a [[Steam generator (railroad)|steam generator]] for passenger equipment, as they were originally intended for passenger switching in Chicago. Despite these capabilities, these two units have only hauled freight for their entire lives, as the market for passenger switchers was drying up.


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In 1960, EMD built a pair of light [[road switcher locomotive]]s, consisting of switcher carbodies and mechanicals on longer roadswitcher frames. These were given the designation of ''RS1325'', ''RS'' denoting a roadswitcher not part of a specific series, and ''1325'' denoting the unit's horsepower. The RS1325's were 4-axle, B-B diesels constructed by GM-EMD in September 1960. The cab and forward is styled similarly to that of the [[EMD SW7|SW7]], [[EMD SW9|SW9]] or [[EMD SW1200|SW1200]] with a long sloping hood and the standard rounded top cab of the time. The long hood is low and more representative of a true switcher body. They had, similarly to the [[EMD NW5|NW5]] switchers, a short hood that could contain auxiliaries and a [[Steam generator (railroad)|steam generator]] for passenger equipment, as EMD intended for them to be purchased as passenger switchers. However, the only two built lacked such amenities, as they were purposefully built for freight service.<ref name=":0" />
Only two units of this type were produced in total, serial numbers #25773 and #25774. They made up order #4438, placed by the [[Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway]], and they were given the numbers #30 and #31 in service. A green paint scheme with a thin red stripe adorned them until the C&IM was renamed as the Illinois & Midland Railroad when they were bought by [[Genesee & Wyoming Inc.]] and added to the G&M’s ever-increasing roster of [[Shortline railroad|shortlines]]. As of 2011, both units remain in active use on the I&M with the same numbers.

Only two units were produced in total, serial numbers 25773 and 25774. They made up order #4438, placed by the [[Illinois & Midland Railroad|Chicago & Illinois Midland Railway]], and they were given the numbers #30 and #31 in service. A green paint scheme with a thin red stripe adorned them until the C&IM was renamed as the [[Illinois & Midland Railroad]] when they were bought by [[Genesee & Wyoming]] and added to the G&W's ever-increasing roster of [[Shortline railroad|shortlines]].<ref name=":0" /> 25774 (#31) was last in service with Illinois and Midland, but in June 2016, 25773 (#30) was transferred to the [[Atlantic & Western Railway]]. In 2020, #31 was acquired by the [[Monticello Railway Museum]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Monticello Railway Museum acquires Illinois & Midland RS1325, Illinois Terminal SW1200|url=https://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/2020/11/14-monticello-railway-museum-acquires-illinois--midland-rs1325-illinois-terminal-sw1200?fbclid=IwAR0huBHhpNp4PL1-FGY8c74yfyVKa2-cOXsp2wXT9Ax-wtP4OndDdDTmRsQ}}</ref> and in 2022, #30 was donated to the [[Illinois Railway Museum]], arriving in June 2023.<ref>{{cite web |last=Smedley |first=Steve |date=September 11, 2022 |title=Genesee & Wyoming donates rare RS1325 to Illinois Railway Museum |url=https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/genesee-wyoming-donates-rare-rs1325-to-illinois-railway-museum/ |website=Trains}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=June 7, 2023 |title=Illinois Railway Museum Acquires Rare RS1325 Diesel |url=https://www.irm.org/in-the-news/museum-acquires-rs1325/ |access-date=2023-06-12 |website=Illinois Railway Museum |language=en-US}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
* {{cite web |url=http://www.trainweb.org/emdloco/nw5.htm |title=EMD NW3, NW4, NW5, RS1325 Order Numbers |work=The UNofficial EMD Homepage |accessdate=2008-05-29 }}
* {{cite book |last=Hayden |first=Bob |title=Model Railroader Cyclopedia Volume 2 Diesel Locomotives |publisher=Kalmbach Publishing Company |location=Milwaukee, Wisconsin |year=1980 |isbn=0-89024-547-9 }}
* {{cite book |last=Hayden |first=Bob |title=Model Railroader Cyclopedia Volume 2 Diesel Locomotives |publisher=[[Kalmbach Media|Kalmbach Publishing Company]] |location=Milwaukee, Wisconsin |year=1980 |isbn=0-89024-547-9}}
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[[Category:Electro-Motive Diesel locomotives|RS1325]]
[[Category:Electro-Motive Division locomotives|RS1325]]
[[Category:B-B locomotives]]
[[Category:B-B locomotives]]
[[Category:Diesel locomotives of the United States]]
[[Category:Diesel–electric locomotives of the United States]]
[[Category:Railway locomotives introduced in 1960]]
[[Category:Railway locomotives introduced in 1960]]
[[Category:Standard gauge locomotives of the United States]]
[[Category:Shunting locomotives]]




Latest revision as of 06:40, 25 October 2024

EMD RS1325
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderElectro-Motive Division
Total produced2
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • AARB-B
Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
TrucksFlexicoil
Wheel diameter40 in (1.016 m)
Length52 ft 2 in (15.90 m)
Width10 ft 6+7⁄8 in (3.22 m)
Height14 ft 7 in (4.45 m)
Loco weight125 short tons (113 t; 112 long tons)
Fuel capacity900 US gallons (3,400 L; 750 imp gal)
Prime moverEMD 12-567D1
Engine typeV12 diesel
Cylinders12
Performance figures
Power output1,325 hp (0.988 MW)
Career
Withdrawn2020
DispositionBoth examples preserved.

The RS1325 is a North American locomotive model built by Electro-Motive Division, having characteristics of both a switcher locomotive and a road switcher locomotive. Only two units were built.[1]

In 1960, EMD built a pair of light road switcher locomotives, consisting of switcher carbodies and mechanicals on longer roadswitcher frames. These were given the designation of RS1325, RS denoting a roadswitcher not part of a specific series, and 1325 denoting the unit's horsepower. The RS1325's were 4-axle, B-B diesels constructed by GM-EMD in September 1960. The cab and forward is styled similarly to that of the SW7, SW9 or SW1200 with a long sloping hood and the standard rounded top cab of the time. The long hood is low and more representative of a true switcher body. They had, similarly to the NW5 switchers, a short hood that could contain auxiliaries and a steam generator for passenger equipment, as EMD intended for them to be purchased as passenger switchers. However, the only two built lacked such amenities, as they were purposefully built for freight service.[1]

Only two units were produced in total, serial numbers 25773 and 25774. They made up order #4438, placed by the Chicago & Illinois Midland Railway, and they were given the numbers #30 and #31 in service. A green paint scheme with a thin red stripe adorned them until the C&IM was renamed as the Illinois & Midland Railroad when they were bought by Genesee & Wyoming and added to the G&W's ever-increasing roster of shortlines.[1] 25774 (#31) was last in service with Illinois and Midland, but in June 2016, 25773 (#30) was transferred to the Atlantic & Western Railway. In 2020, #31 was acquired by the Monticello Railway Museum,[2] and in 2022, #30 was donated to the Illinois Railway Museum, arriving in June 2023.[3][4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Schafer, Mike (1998). Vintage diesel locomotives. Osceola, WI: Motorbooks International. p. 38. ISBN 0-7603-0507-2. OCLC 38738930.
  2. ^ "Monticello Railway Museum acquires Illinois & Midland RS1325, Illinois Terminal SW1200".
  3. ^ Smedley, Steve (September 11, 2022). "Genesee & Wyoming donates rare RS1325 to Illinois Railway Museum". Trains.
  4. ^ "Illinois Railway Museum Acquires Rare RS1325 Diesel". Illinois Railway Museum. June 7, 2023. Retrieved 2023-06-12.


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