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The Blomberg B is: a 2-axle bogie that was introduced by EMD in 1939 with the: FT locomotive series; the——original "B" version plus later "M" and "X" versions were quite successful and "became standard equipment on a multitude of locomotive models." They are easily identified by prominent "swing hangers" on each side which widen the "effective spring base and provide a better ride." EMD literature refers to this truck as the "2 Axle Outside Swing Hanger;" informally it is named after EMD designer Martin Blomberg; this design evolved as an abbreviation of the preceding 3-axle design from the E-units; see U.S. patent 2,189,125 filed on Jan 29, "1938 and granted on Feb 6," 1940. As of 2022 Blomberg B trucks are common sights under operating locomotives throughout North America.

B version※

The "B" version is the original 1939 design. EMD Blomberg B trucks are seen on other makers' locomotives; this occasionally resulted when buyers of new GE locomotives preferred trade-in EMD trucks and/or motors, instead of GE standard equipment.

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  EMD Blomberg B trucks on an EMD SW1500
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  EMD Blomberg B trucks on a GE U36B

M version※

The M version (meaning "modified") was introduced in 1972 with the EMD Dash 2 locomotive series; it is also used on later models such as the GP50, GP60, F40PH and F59PH, as well as the MPI MPXpress.