EMC FTA and FTB

EMD Demonstrator #103A depicted here
Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND
New: 3 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 - D12 Horsepower: 1350
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 218,000 for FTB) Traction Motors: GM - D7 (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: 6BL
Compressor: Gardner Denver Model: WBO
Quantity Built: 555 (and 541 FTBs) Dates: 11/1939 to 11/1945
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Exterior Dimensions FTA (and FTB)
Total Length 50'-08" (and 48'-03" for FTB)
Wheel Diameter 40"
Truck Wheel Base 9'-00"
Height to Top Engine Hood 14'-07"
Height to Top Cab 14'-07" (N/A for F2B)
Cab Width 10'-06.5" (N/A for F2B)
Engine Hood Width 9'-10"
Center Bolster 27'-03" (and 26'-06" for FTB)
Center Front Truck to Front Pilot 2'-09"
Center Rear Truck to Rear Pilot 1'-06"
Distance between Truck Centers 35'-06"
Minimum Turning Radious 30 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 1200 Lubricating Oil: 180
Engine Cooling Water: 215 Sand Capacity: 16 cu. ft.
Options:
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EMD Demo # 103B FTB #4225B depicted here
- Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand
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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

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