Fairbanks-Morse H15-44

Production Roster

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Info from: John Komanesky Photo by: John Dziobko, Jr.
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Original owner Road Numbers Qty. Bldr Numbers Bldr Dates
Akron Canton & Youngstown 200 1 15L36 6/49
Central of Georgia 101 - 105 5 15L30-15L34 6/49
Central RR of New Jersey 1501 - 1513 13 15L15-15L27 1-4/49
Chicago Indianapolis & Lousville(Monon) 36. 37 2 L1198, L1199 9, 12/47
Denver & Rio Grande Western 150 - 152 3 15L3-15L5 1-2/48
Fairbanks-Morse (demo) 1500 (1st) 1 15L6 3/48
1500 (2nd) 1 15L14 6/50
Kansas City Southern (L & A) 40, 41 2 15L28, 15L29 5/49
Rock Island 400, 401 2 15L12, 15L13 12/48
Union Pacific DS1325 - DS1329 5 15L7-15L11 4-5/48
Spotting Features:
  • Extended car-body with short and long hoods
  • Three-section radiator shutters
  • Road-type trucks (B-B configuration)
  • Sculptured headlight mounting

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Technical Data

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Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND
Reformatted: 26 October 2020  Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
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Engine: Fairbanks Morse 2-cycle 38D8 1/8 (6 cylinder OP) Horsepower: 1500
Bore & Stroke: 8" X 10" RPM (Maximum / Minimum): 850 / 400
Gear Ratio: 68:14 (Speed 60 mph) Weight: 256,600 lbs
Trucks: 4-Wheel (Configuration: B-B) Traction Motors: Westinghouse - WE370F(four)
Tractive Effort (starting) 60,000 lbs @ 25% Tractive Effort (continuous): 52,500 lbs @ 12.9 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: No Dynamic Braking: No
Main Generator: Westinghouse - WE472A Auxilary Generator: Westinghouse
Air Brake: Westinghouse 6SL Compressor: Westinghouse 3C2C
Quantity Built: 35 (dates: 9/47 to 6/50)
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Total Length: 54'-00" Pilot to pilot ??
Truck Wheel Base: 9'-04" Traction Motors: Westinghouse - WE370F(four)
Minimum Turning Radius: 29 degrees Wheel Diameter: 42"
Height to Top Engine Hood: 14'-06" Height to Roof of Cab: 14'-06"
Cab Width: 10'-04" Engine Hood Width: 10'-00"
Distance between Truck Centers: 39'-04" Center Bolster: 30'-00"
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Fuel Oil: 900 Lubricating Oil: 160
Engine Cooling Water: 200 Sand Capacity: 28 cu. ft.
Options: Vapor Clarkson Boiler
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

New: 16 October 2004

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