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Electro-Motive Division FL9
In the fifties the New Haven had the problem that the last stretch of track into New York's Grand Central Terminal had to be operated by electric locomotives, but the lines outside of the city were not electrified. So...
General
| Property | Electro-Motive Division FL9 No. 2000 to 2029 |
|---|---|
| Built | 1956-1957 |
| Manufacturers | Electro-Motive Division |
| Wheel arrangement | B-A1A |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Electro-Motive Division FL9 No. 2000 to 2029 |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.98 m |
| Wheelbase | 13.87 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.51 m |
| Service weight | 130.2 t |
| Adhesive weight | 108 t |
| Axle load | 27 t |
Power plant
| Property | Electro-Motive Division FL9 No. 2000 to 2029 |
|---|---|
| Engine | EMD 16-567C |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | Electro-Motive Division FL9 No. 2000 to 2029 |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - DC + diesel-electric |
| Electric systems | 600 V |
| Indicated power | 1,305 kW (1,774 PS) |
| Top speed | 143 km/h |
| Starting effort | 236.6 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Electro-Motive Division FL9 No. 2000 to 2029 |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.48 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.0 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.21 |
