MLW-Built

FPA-4s & FPB-4s

Quantity Built

34 FPAs + 12 FPBs

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New: 16 October 2004 Photograph by: RCraig
Revised: 6 April 2011 Info Supplied by : John Komanesky

FPA-4

Canadian National 6760-6761 2 82269-82270 10/58
6762-6763 2 82271-82272 12/58
6764-6766 3 82273-82275 10-12/58
6767-6771 5 83145-83149 1/59
6772-6776 5 83150-83154 2/59
6777-6783 7 83155-83161 3/59
6784-6791 8 83162-83169 4/59
6792-6793 2 83170-83171 5/59

FPB-4

Canadian National 6860-6862 3 82276-82278 10-11/58
6863-6866 4 82441-82444 11-12/58
6867-6871 5 82584-82588 1-3/59
Source of information: Extra 2200 South and Alco's FA: Running in the Shadow


* * * Technical Data * * *

MLW-Built FPA-4 / FPB-4

(DL218 / DL219)

Technical Data

Quantity Built: 34 FPAs + 12 FPBs

Drawings and Data by: Jean-Denis Bachand
Engine: Dominion Engng 251B V-12 (4-cycle) Alco 1800 hp Bore & Stroke: 9.0" x 10.5" RPM (Max. / Min.): 1000 / 350 width="14%">Loco Wgt: 241,700 lbs.
Powertrain Main Gen.: GT581C Traction Motors: GE-752 (four) Tractive Force (starting): 64,500 lbs @ 25% Tractive Force (continuous): 53,000 lbs @ 11 mph T/M Blowers: GY29 (two)
Trucks B-B (two axles) Wheel Dia: 40" Speed: 92 mph / Gear Ratio: 62:21 Turning Radius (min): 21 degrees Wheelbase: 9'-04"
Operation M/U Capability: Yes Dyn. Braking: Yes Auxillary Generator: GY27 Air Comp.: Westinghouse 3CDC Air Brake: West. 24RL
Capacities

Fuel: 1200 gal.

Lub Oil: 200 gal.

Cooling Water: 50 gal.

Sand: 22 cubic feet

Steam Generator 2750 lb/hr

Dimensions FA Length: 54'-0"

FB Length: 53'-2"

Locomotive Whwwl Base: 38'-06" Engine Hood Heighth : 14'-10" Cab Heighth*: 14'-4"
Dimensions Cab Width: 9'-10.7" -- Width over handrails: 10'-06.5"/td> Distance between Truck Centers: 29'-04"
Height dimensions are measured from top of railhead.

Reference Sources:

  • Alco-GE Operation & Service Manual
  • Alco's FA: Running in the Shadow by R. Craig Rutherford

Roster corrections provided by Martin Baumann

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