EMD F5A and F5B | ||
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND | ||
| New: 4 July 2006 | Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand | |
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| Engine Builder: Winton | Engine: 567B 16 cylinder | |
| Bore & Stroke | 8" X 10" | |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) | 800 / 275 | |
| Main Generator: GM - D12B | Horsepower: 1500 | |
| Gear Ratio: 62:15 | Speed: 65 mph | |
| Trucks: 4-Wheel | Configuration: B-B | |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Electrical Drive (4) | Model: GM | |
| Weight: 230,000 lbs (and 228,000 for F5B) | Traction Motors: GM - D27C (four) | |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 55,000 lbs @25% | Tractive Effort (continuous): 40,000 lbs @ 9.3 mph | |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes | Dynamic Braking: Yes | |
| Auxilary Generator: Delco A8102 | Alternator: D14 | |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse | Model: 24RL | |
| Compressor: Gardner Denver | Model: WBO | |
| Quantity Built: **** | Dates: 8/1948 to 2/1949 | |
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| Exterior Dimensions | F5A (and F5B) | |
| Total Length | 50'-08" (and 50'-00" for F3B) | |
| Wheel Diameter | 40" | |
| Truck Wheel Base | 9'-00" | |
| Height to Top Engine Hood | 14'-01.5" | |
| Height to Top Cab | 15'-00" (N/A for F3B) | |
| Cab Width | 10'-07" (N/A for F5B) | |
| Engine Hood Width | 9'-10" | |
| Center Bolster | 30'-00" | |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot | 2'-09.5" (and 2'-05.5" for F3B) | |
| Center Rear Truck to Rear Pilot | 2'-09.5" (and 2'-05.5" for F5B) | |
| Distance between Truck Centers | 39'-00" | |
| Minimum Turning Radious | 30 degrees | |
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| Fuel Oil: 1200 | Lubricating Oil: 200 | |
| Engine Cooling Water: 230 | Sand Capacity: 16 cu. ft. | |
| Options: Vapor Clarkson Boiler (Model OK4616): 1200 lbs/hr (and Model OK4625: 1800/lbs/hr for F5B) | ||
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Note: *** "F5A" was not an official EMD designation; thus quantity built is uncertain. An upgraded traction motor used in this model. Reference Sources:
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