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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 FPA-4/FPB-4 |
|---|---|
| Built | 1958-1959 |
| Manufacturers | ALCO, Montreal Locomotive Works, General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | ALCO FA and FB FPA-4/FPB-4 |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.18 m |
| Wheelbase | 11.74 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.85 m |
| Service weight | 115.7 t |
| Adhesive weight | 115.7 t |
| Axle load | 28.9 t |
| Fuel capacity | 4,542 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | ALCO FA and FB FPA-4/FPB-4 |
|---|---|
| Engine | ALCO 251 |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | ALCO FA and FB FPA-4/FPB-4 |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,342 kW (1,825 PS) |
| Top speed | 121 km/h |
| Starting effort | 283.8 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | ALCO FA and FB FPA-4/FPB-4 |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.00 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.6 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
