About Chicago Northwestern 576 & 578
The 576 & 578 are EMD F7 locomotives built in 1949 for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. Originally numbered the 4073C and 4087C respectively, they would produce 1,500 horsepower each. TVRM acquired these locomotives in 2021 from the United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey.

Specifications:
Locomotive: Chicago Northwestern 576 & 578
Locomotive Type: Diesel-Electric
Operators: Chicago Northwestern Railroad, United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey, Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
Model: F7A
Builder: General Motors Electro-Motive Division
Date Built: 1949
Locomotive Weight: 247,300 lb
Prime Mover: EMD 16-567B
Fuel: Diesel
Horsepower: 1,500 hp
Status: Stored Out of Service