Alco FA-1/FB-1 (DL-208 / DL-209) |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 9 March 2005 |
FA-1 Drawing by: Jacques Belanger |
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| Engine Builder: American Locomotive Company |
Engine: V12 4-cycle Model 244 |
| Bore & Stroke |
9" X 10.5" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1000 / 350 |
| Main Generator: GT564 (by GE) |
Horsepower: 1500 |
| Gear Ratio: 74:18 |
Speed: 65 mph |
| Trucks: 4-Wheel |
Configuration: B-B |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven |
Model: GY27 (two) |
| Weight: 230,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 726 (four) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 57,500 lbs @ 25% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 34,000 lbs @ 13.5 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
| Auxilary Generator: GE GY27 |
Alternator: not applicable |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 24L |
| Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3CDC |
| Boiler Type: Vapor |
PSI: 800 |
| Quantity Built: 55 Cab units and 25 B-units |
Dates: 8/1953 to 4/1955 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| Cab Unit / Booster Unit |
| Total Length |
51"-6" / 50'-02" |
| Pilot to Pilot |
51'-03" / 49'-08" |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" / 40" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
9'-04" / 9'-04" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
14'-04" / 14'-02" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
14'-00" / Not Applicable |
| Cab Width |
10'-06" / Not Appliable |
| Walkway Width |
None / None |
| Engine Hood Width |
9'-10" / 10'-00" |
| Center Bolster |
27'-02" / 27'-02" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
12'-00" / 10'-00" |
| Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
10'-00" / 10'-00" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
36'-06" / 36'-06" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
21 degrees / degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 1000
| Lubricating Oil: 167 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 210
| Sand Capacity: 22 cu. ft. |
| Options:
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| FB-1 Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
Reference Sources:
- The Diesel Builders, Volume 2 by: John F. Kirkland
- Extra 2200 South, Issues 38
- GM&O Mechanical Data Book
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