EMD FL9 | ||
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND | ||
| New: 8 July 2006 | Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand | |
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| Engine Builder: General Motors | Engine: 567D1 16 cylinder | |
| Bore & Stroke | 8" X 10" | |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) | 835 / 275 | |
| Main Generator: GM - D12D | Horsepower: 1800 | |
| Gear Ratio: 62:15 | Speed: 65 mph | |
| Trucks: 4-Wheel | Configuration: B-A1A | |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Electrical Drive (4) | Model: GM | |
| Weight: 259,000 lbs | Traction Motors: GM - D37B (four) | |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 53,200 lbs @25% | Tractive Effort (continuous): 29,500 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: 59 | Dates: 10/1955 to 11/1960 | |
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| Exterior Dimensions | FL9 | |
| Total Length | 59'-00" | |
| Wheel Diameter | 40" | |
| Truck Wheel Base | 9'-00" front and 11'-06" (rear) | |
| Height to Top Engine Hood | 14'-11.19" | |
| Height to Top Cab | 15'-00" | |
| Cab Width | 10'-08" | |
| Engine Hood Width | 9'-10" | |
| Center Bolster | 34'-00" | |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot | 2'-05.5" | |
| Center Rear Truck to Rear Pilot | 2'-05.5" | |
| Distance between Truck Centers | 45'-06" | |
| 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 OK4625): 2000 lbs/hr (and Model OK4616: 1200/lbs/hr for F5B) | ||
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