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ALCO FA and FB
With the development of the new Type 244 engine, ALCO introduced the FA freight locomotive in addition to the PA passenger locomotive in 1946. Not only did the propulsion electrics come from General Electric, the stre...
General
| Property | ALCO FA and FB Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1953-1956 |
| Manufacturers | ALCO, Montreal Locomotive Works, General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | A1A-A1A |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | ALCO FA and FB Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.18 m |
| Wheelbase | 11.74 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.85 m |
| Service weight | 108.9 t |
| Adhesive weight | 72.8 t |
| Axle load | 18.2 t |
| Fuel capacity | 4,542 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | ALCO FA and FB Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | ALCO 244 |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | ALCO FA and FB Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,193 kW (1,622 PS) |
| Top speed | 121 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | ALCO FA and FB Remove |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.0 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.50 |
