Alco FCA-3

Built solely for Pakistan National Rwy

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- Info Supplied by : John Komanesky
Original owner Road Numbers Qty. Bldr Numbers Bldr Dates
PAKISTAN - Pakistan Railways DE2001, DE2002 2 78984, 78985 1951
DE2003 - DE2011 9 79307-79315 1951
DE2012 - DE2014 3 79421-79434 1951
DE2015 - DE2023 9 79992-80000 1953
* * * Technical Data * * *
POWERTRAIN
Engine: Alco 244 V12 (4-cycle) @ 1600 hp Bore & Stroke: 9.0" x 10.5" RPM (Max. / Min.): 1025 / 350
Main Gen.: GT581 Traction Motors: GE-752 (four) Tractive Force (starting): 60,000 lbs @ 25% Tractive Force (continuous): 46,500 lbs @ 11 mph
TRUCKS
Wheel Arrngmnt: B-B Wheel Dia: 40" Turning Radius (min): 21 degrees Wheelbase: 9'-04"
SPECIFICATIONS / DIMENSIONS
Total Length: 53'-06" (FA)

52'-8" (FB)

Locomotive Wheel Base: 38'-06" Engine Hood Height: 14'-10" Cab Height: 14'-06"
Cab Width: 9'-10.2" Top of Walkway: None Width over handrails: 10'-06.5" Distance between Truck Centers: 29'-02"
M/U Capability: Yes Dynamic Braking: Yes Loco Wgt: 240,000 lbs. Speed: 65 mph / Gear Ratio: 74:18
T/M Blower (4): Mechanical Driven Auxillary Generator: GY27 Air Comp.: Westinghouse 3CDC Air Brake: Westinghouse 24RL
CAPACITIES

Fuel Oil: 1200 gal.

Lub Oil: 200 gal.

Cooling Water: 250 gal.

Sand: 22 cubic feet

NOTES & CREDITS

Height Dimensions are measured from top of railhead.

  • Alco FA: Running in the Shadow by R.Craig Rutherford
  • Locomotive Cyclopedia 1950-1952 by Simmons-Boardman Pub.

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