MLW FPA-2/FPB-2 (ME1600FA / ME1600FB) |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 9 March 2005 |
FPA-2 Drawing by: Jacques Belanger |
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| Engine Builder: Dominion Engineering Works |
Engine: V12 4-cycle Model 244D |
| Bore & Stroke |
9" X 10.5" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1000 / 350 |
| Main Generator: GT581 (by GE) |
Horsepower: 1800 |
| Gear Ratio: 62:21 |
Speed: 95 mph |
| Trucks: 4-Wheel |
Configuration: B-B |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven |
Model: GY29 (two) |
| Weight: 241,700 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 752 (four) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 60,000 lbs |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 53,000 lbs @ 11 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
| Auxilary Generator: GE GY27 |
Alternator: not applicable |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 24RL |
| Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3CDC |
| Boiler Type: Vapor |
PSI: 800 |
| Quantity Built: 19 Cab units and 14 B-units |
Dates: 8/1953 to 4/1955 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| FPA-2 Cab Unit / FPB-2 Booster Unit |
| Total Length |
53"-6" / 52'-08" |
| Pilot to Pilot |
51'-03" / 49'-08" |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" / 40" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
9'-04" / 9'-04" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
14'-06" / 14'-02" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
14'-00" / Not Applicable |
| Cab Width |
10'-00" / Not Appliable |
| Walkway Width |
None / None |
| Engine Hood Width |
10'-00" / 10'-00" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
10'-11" / 10'-03" |
| Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
8'-09" / 10'-03" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
38'-06" / 38'-06" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
21 degrees / degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 1000
| Lubricating Oil: 167 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 208
| Sand Capacity: 22 cu. ft. |
Options:
- Fully Automatic Transition
- Air Signal Lines
- Seal Beam Headlight with Trainline Control
- Four-Speed Solenoid Governor Control
- Thru Steam Trainline
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| FPB-2 Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
Reference Sources:
- The Diesel Builders, Volume 2 by: John F. Kirkland
- Extra 2200 South, Issues 38 and 39
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