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General Motors Aerotrain
The LWT12, what stood for “Lightweight Train, 1,200 hp” , was a locomotive designed by EMD for hauling special, lightweight coaches. The idea was that a light train only required less engine power. Essentially, the LW...
General
| Property | General Motors AerotrainRemove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1955 |
| Manufacturers | Electro-Motive Division |
| Wheel arrangement | B-1+11+...+11 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Power plant
| Property | General Motors AerotrainRemove |
|---|---|
| Engine | EMD 12-567C |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | General Motors AerotrainRemove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 895 kW (1,217 PS) |
| Top speed | 134 km/h |
