FM H16-66 "Baby Trainmaster"

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Reformatted (4 Sept. 2016) by: R. Craig Photo by: Robert C. Anderson

* * * Production Roster * * *
Original Buyer Road Serial Number Date Notes
Aluminum Co. of America (Alcoa) 721001 16L1159 1/58 --
Chicago & North Western 1674-1683 16L872-16L881 8, 7/54 --
1691-1693 16L983-16L985 9-10/55 --
1694, 1695 16L981, 16L982 11, 9/55 --
1696-1698 16L972-16L974 8-9/55 --
1699, 1700 16L987, 16L986 9/55 --
1901-1903 16L1003-16L1005 6/56 --
1904-1906 16L1029-16L1031 6/56 --
Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul & Pacific 2125-2127 16L757-16L759 8/53 Re-#d 553-555
2128-2130 16L693-16L695 9/53 Re-#d 550-552
Tennessee Valley Authority 24 16L1157 10/58 Re-#d F3060; donated to Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in 2021
Spotting Features:
  • Slightly shortened version of the "Trainmaster" car-body
  • Tri-mount trucks (C-C configuration)

* * * Technical Data * * *
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Engine: Fairbanks Morse 2-cycle 38D8 (8 cylinder OP) Engine: Bore & Stroke 8.5" X 10" with a RPM of 850/400 (Maximum / Minimum)
Locomotive weight: 321,000 lbs Horsepower: 1600
Speed: 75 mph with a Gear Ratio of 68:15 Trucks: 3-Axle with GE 752 traction motors (one per axle)
Truck Type: Drop-equalizer Tri-Mount Wheel Base: 13'-0" (with either 40" or 42" wheels)
Tractive Force (starting) 96,300 lbs @ 30% Tractive Force (continuous): 69,900 lbs @ 7.0 mph
Main Generator: Westinghouse or GE GT 567 Auxilary Generator: General Electric
Multiple Unit and Dynamic Braking Capability Air Brake: Westinghouse Model 6SL
Locomotive Length: 62'-0" (min. 27-degree turning radius) Height and width: 15'-0" and 10'-04.5"
Capacities: Fuel & Lubricating Oil: 1200 gal. & 315 gal. Capacities: Cooling Water 210 gal. and Sand 48 cu. ft.
Available Options: Steam Generator
Reference Sources:
  • Diesel Builders, Vol.23, by John F. Kirkland
  • 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
  • Fairbanks Morse Diesels by Jim Boyd

Locomotive data provided also by Jean-Denis Bachand.

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