Options: Vapor Clarkson Boiler (Model OK4616): 1200 lbs/hr (and Model OK4625: 1800/lbs/hr for F5B)--Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand-Note: *** "F5A" was not an official EMD designation; thus quantity built is uncertain. An upgraded traction motor used in this model. Reference Sources: Diesel Locomtoives, Vol.2, by Bob Hayden

EMD F-units are a line of diesel-electric locomotives produced between November 1939 and November 1960 by General Motors Electro-Motive Division and General Motors-Diesel Division. Final assembly for all F-units was at the GM-EMD plant at La Grange, Illinois, and the GMDD plant in London, Ontario.

Several years ago I read the nickname "Cheap and Nothing Wasted" here on TO. Still gives me a chuckle, these photos clearly illustrate their frugality. 1. C&NW EMD F5B 325 built Jan. 1949 as FEC 552, date to C&NW Number March 1971, retired April 1976, and seen in Oelwein, IA Aug. 14, 1971. Bill Kuba photo, Iowa Chapter NRHS collection 2.

Dec 13, 2014 · EMD production of F3 units with D27 traction motors (usually known as F5 units) was between October 1948 and February 1949. EMD production of F7 units was from February 1949 to December 1953. C&NW 324-328 held in C&NW accounts as CGW owned units.

EMD DID recognize the "F5". EMD note: * All F5 locomotive were delivered as F3 units. Hi I am looking for an article on the spotting features of the different F units phases. (FT thru F9).

EMD F3A: 101C, 104A & 106A: 10/1947: 4118, 4123, 4126: Nee CGW same nos.; #101 and 104A re-#d to 201(2nd) and 202: EMD F5A: 113A,C-115A,C: 2/1949: ... F5B: EMD 2/1949: 5234-5235: Ex-101D-102D; nee CGW 101D-102D: 303, 305-307: F3B: EMD 10/1947: 4130, 4132-4134: Ex-102B-103B and 105B-106B; nee CGW 102B-103B and 105B-106B:

Jul 9, 2015 · All three A-B-B-A sets were ordered from EMD in 1947, with D&RGW being given the option of accepting at least one set as F5s, with the interim features that were to be offered later on F7s. At the same time, EMD assured Rio Grande that the F5 set could be later upgraded to an F7 set using the newer diesel engine and the newer automatic transition.

The EMD F series cab locomotives were purchased by both the Erie and the DL&W for both freight and passenger service. These units started with the 1350 hp FT and went up to the 1500hp F-7 units. In an article from Railroad Magazine send by Matt Klemchalk, the Erie diesel freight were given classifications series similar to that of the steam ...

Chart developed by Jim Fuhrman with details supplied by Ed Hawkins and John Thompson.

Mar 20, 2024 · The Pennsylvania Railroad was responsible for buying a full 8% of EMD’s domestic F3 production. The units represented within this release were built in late 1948 and early 1949. ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES: #9531A. F3 Phase IV; mixed wheel bearing caps from traded-in units #9548B “F5” (externally identical to F3 Phase IV