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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 | FPA-4/FPB-4 |
| Built | 1958-1959 |
| Manufacturers | ALCO;Montreal Locomotive Works;General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | BoBo |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 16180 mm |
| Service mass | 115700 kg |
| Top speed | 121 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | ALCO 251 |
General
| Property | ALCO FA and FBFPA-4/FPB-4 |
|---|---|
| Built | 1958-1959 |
| Manufacturers | ALCO, Montreal Locomotive Works, General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | ALCO FA and FBFPA-4/FPB-4 |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.18 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 FBFPA-4/FPB-4 |
|---|---|
| Engine | ALCO 251 |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | ALCO FA and FBFPA-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 FBFPA-4/FPB-4 |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.00 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.6 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
