EMD F5A and F5B | ||||
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Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND | ||||
Rev. 14 Feb. 2023 / New: 4 July 2006 | Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand | |||
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Engine Builder: Winton | Engine: 567B 16 cylinder | |||
Bore & Stroke | 8" X 10" | |||
RPM (Maximum / Minimum) | 800 / 275 | |||
Main Generator: GM - D12B | 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 F5B) | Traction Motors: GM - D27C (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: **** | Dates: 8/1948 to 2/1949 | |||
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Exterior Dimensions | F5A (and F5B) | |||
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 F5B) | |||
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 | |||
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Fuel Oil: 1200 | Lubricating Oil: 200 | |||
Engine Cooling Water: 230 | Sand Capacity: 16 cu. ft. | |||
Options: Vapor Clarkson Boiler (Model OK4616): 1200 lbs/hr (and Model OK4625: 1800/lbs/hr for F5B) | ||||
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Note: *** "F5A" was not an official EMD designation; thus quantity built is uncertain. An upgraded traction motor used in this model. Reference Sources:
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