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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...
| ALCO FA and FBRemove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | FA-1/FB-1, FA-2/FB-2, FPA-2/FPB-2 |
| Built | 1945-1955 |
| Manufacturers | ALCO;Montreal Locomotive Works;General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | BoBo |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 15697 mm |
| Service mass | 115700 kg |
| Top speed | 121 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | ALCO 244 |
General
| Property | ALCO FA and FBFA-1/FB-1, FA-2/FB-2, FPA-2/FPB-2 |
|---|---|
| Built | 1945-1955 |
| Manufacturers | ALCO, Montreal Locomotive Works, General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | ALCO FA and FBFA-1/FB-1, FA-2/FB-2, FPA-2/FPB-2 |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.70 m |
| Wheelbase | 11.74 m |
| Service mass | 115.7 t |
| Adhesion mass | 115.7 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.85 m |
| Axle load | 28.9 t |
Power plant
| Property | ALCO FA and FBFA-1/FB-1, FA-2/FB-2, FPA-2/FPB-2 |
|---|---|
| Engine | ALCO 244 |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | ALCO FA and FBFA-1/FB-1, FA-2/FB-2, FPA-2/FPB-2 |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,193 kW (1,622 PS) |
| Top speed | 121 km/h |
| Starting effort | 270.9 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | ALCO FA and FBFA-1/FB-1, FA-2/FB-2, FPA-2/FPB-2 |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.19 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.3 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
