FM ERIE-BUILTS

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Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND
New: 31 March 2006  Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
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Engine Builder: Fairbanks Morse Engine: 2-cycle 38D8 1/8 (10 cylinder OP)
Bore & Stroke 8" X 10"
RPM (Maximum / Minimum) 850 / 350
Main Generator: Westinghouse - WE497A Horsepower: 2000
Gear Ratio: 63:24 Speed: 103 mph
Trucks: 6-wheel Configuration: C-C
Traction Motor Blowers: Belt Drive (1) Model: Westinghouse Y201A
Weight: 286,000 lbs Traction Motors: Westinghouse - WE370DE2(four)
Tractive Effort (starting) 55,000 lbs @ 25% Tractive Effort (continuous): 27,500 lbs @ 23.2 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: Yes Dynamic Braking: Yes
Auxilary Generator: Westinghouse Alternator: --
Air Brake: Westinghouse Model: 24RL
Compressor: Westinghouse Model: 3C2C
Quantity Built: 82 A-units & 29 B-units Dates: 12/1945 to 2/1949
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Exterior Dimensions ERIE-BUILTS
Total Length 64'-08"
Wheel Diameter 40"
Truck Wheel Base 15'-05"
Height to Top Engine Hood 15'-00"
Height to Top Cab Hood 15'-07"
Cab Width 10'-06"
Engine Hood Width 10'-00"
Center Bolster 36'-05"
Center Front Truck to Front Pilot 4'-02.5"/ 1'-02.5" (b-unit)
Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot 1'-02.5"
Distance between Truck Centers 51'-10"
Minimum Turning Radious 30 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 1200 Lubricating Oil: 360
Engine Cooling Water: 490 Sand Capacity: 20 cu. ft.
Options: VApor Clarkson Boiler (1200 lbs/hr)
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Drawing by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND
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Reference Sources:
  • Diesel Locomtoives, Vol.2, by Bob Hayden
  • Diesel Locomotives, The First 50 Years by Louis A. Mare
  • "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

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