The EMD F9 is a 1,750 horsepower (1,300 kW) Diesel-electric locomotive produced between February 1953 and May 1960 by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors (EMD) and General Motors Diesel (GMD).

Dec 18, 2024 · The F9 was Electro-Motive's most powerful and advanced in the traditional F series, or those designs sporting the classic "bull dog" nose carbody. Unfortunately, a multitude of factors resulted in far fewer sales compared to the highly successful F3 and F7.

According to the designation system used by Extra 2200 South, these are listed as F3Au and F3Bu, but SP knew them as F9Am and F9Bm. Prototype References: SP Historic Diesels Vol.10 by Joe Strapac - EMD Freight F Locomotives

Feb 20, 2025 · The builder wasted no time ramping up production and soon unveiled the F3 (that followed the initial FT model) which sold some 1,111 units; the F7 followed next and sold 2,366 units; and last was the F9 which sold 87 units.

Sep 30, 2024 · The "F" designation used for EMD's freight units was retained throughout the production of the company's cab units, from the FT, to the F2, the F3, the F5, the F7, and finally, the F9, along with each of those models' different phases and variations.

EMD F-units are a line of diesel-electric locomotives produced between November 1939 and November 1960 by General Motors Electro-Motive ... (1949) and F9 (1954) were evolutionary: the F7 had improved traction motors, the F9 a 1,750 hp (1.30 MW) 567C engine. A louver arrangement over the vents changed their appearance from the F3. There ...

Phase chart of EMD external F7 and F9 locomotove features, with corresponding deliveries of ATSF locomotives

Nov 5, 2024 · The F9 was part of EMD's so-called "9 Line" which included the F9, GP9, and E9 all of which entered the builder's catalog in 1953/1954. The F9's most notable improvement was its use of EMD's latest 567 power plant, the 567C.

The EMD F9 is a 1,750 horsepower (1,300 kW) Diesel-electric locomotive produced between February 1953 and May 1960 by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors (EMD) and General Motors Diesel (GMD).

There are variations to Bachmann's Union Pacific F9-A offering. The model is among the early roadname offerings and is found in the 1970 catalog with the introduction of HO-Scale locos and rolling stock.