EMD F3A and F3B |
 |
| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| Revised: 14 Feb. 2023 / New: 6 May 2006 |
Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
| - |
| Engine Builder: Winton |
Engine: 567B 16 cylinder |
| Bore & Stroke |
8" X 10" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
800 / 275 |
| Main Generator: GM - D12 |
Horsepower: 1500 |
| Gear Ratio: 62:15 |
Speed: 65 mph |
| Trucks: 4-Wheel |
Configuration: B-B |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Electrical Drive (4) |
Model: GM |
| Weight: 230,000 lbs (and 228,000 for F2B) |
Traction Motors: GM - D17B (four) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 55,000 lbs @25% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 40,000 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: 1111 (and 696 F3Bs) |
Dates: 7/1945 to 2/1949 |
| - |
- |
| Exterior Dimensions
| F3A (and F3B) |
| Total Length |
50'-08" (and 50'-00" for F3B) |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
9'-00" |
| Total Wheel Base |
39'-00" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
14'-01.5" |
| Height to Top Cab |
15'-00" (N/A for F3B) |
| Cab Width |
10'-07" (N/A for F3B) |
| Engine Hood Width |
9'-10" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
9'-11" (and 5'-6" for F3B both ends) |
| Center Rear Truck to Rear Pilot |
8'-6" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
30'-00" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
30 degrees |
| -
| - |
| Fuel Oil: 1200
| Lubricating Oil: 200 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 230 (and 215 for F3B)
| Sand Capacity: 16 cu. ft. |
| Options: Vapor Clarkson Boiler (Model OK4616): 1200 lbs/hr (and Model OK4625: 1800/lbs/hr for F2B) |
| - |
 |
| -
| Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
| - |
Reference Sources:
- Diesel Locomtoives, Vol.2, by Bob Hayden
- Illustrated Treasury of GM Locomotives, by James W. Kerr
- Diesel Locomotives, The First 50 Years by Louis A. Marre
- The Second Diesel Spotter's Guide, by Jerry A. Pinkepank
- "Early Diesel and Electric Locomotives," Rail Heritage Publications
- Diesel & Electric Locomotive Specificiations, 1981 by F.K. Hudson
- Train Shed Cyclopedia, Vol. 20, 58, 60, 64, 80
|