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Fairbanks-Morse H-15-44, H-16-44 and H-20-44
After the H-10-44 switcher, Fairbanks-Morse introduced the first road switcher in 1947. Here, too, not only was a variant of the same opposed-piston diesel used, but also again the exterior design by Raymond Loewy wit...
General
| Property | Fairbanks-Morse H-15-44, H-16-44 and H-20-44 H-20-44 |
|---|---|
| Built | 1947-1954 |
| Manufacturers | Fairbanks-Morse |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Fairbanks-Morse H-15-44, H-16-44 and H-20-44 H-20-44 |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.55 m |
| Wheelbase | 11.99 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.85 m |
| Service weight | 115.2 t |
| Adhesive weight | 115.2 t |
| Axle load | 28.8 t |
Power plant
| Property | Fairbanks-Morse H-15-44, H-16-44 and H-20-44 H-20-44 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Fairbanks-Morse 38D-8 1/8 |
| Engine type | 10-cyl. opposed diesel |
Power
| Property | Fairbanks-Morse H-15-44, H-16-44 and H-20-44 H-20-44 |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,491 kW (2,027 PS) |
| Top speed | 113 km/h |
| Starting effort | 186.8 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Fairbanks-Morse H-15-44, H-16-44 and H-20-44 H-20-44 |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 6.05 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12.9 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
