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.

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.

Sep 30, 2024 · With the sale of the F9s in 1972, the story of Union Pacific's fleet of EMD F-units comes to an end. These F3, F7, and F9 locomotives played a major role in the success of UP as one of the nation's most modern and progressive railroads.

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).

Feb 20, 2025 · Interestingly, later F series designs included an FP model, the FP7 and FP9, which were essentially F7s and F9s except for an increased frame that allowed for a steam generator for passenger service use.

EMD F9A and F9B; Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND: Rev. 14 Feb. 2023/ New: 4 July 2006 : Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand-Engine Builder: Winton

The EMD F9 was a 1,750 horsepower Diesel-electric locomotive produced between February 1953 and May 1960 by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors (EMD) and General Motors Diesel (GMD). It succeeded the F7 model in GM-EMD's F-unit sequence.

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

Nov 14, 2022 · Once part of an 11 F-unit fleet run by Erie Mining, No. 4211, an EMD F9A, has been restored to operation and will see action on the North Shore Scenic. The locomotive received new radiators, some side panels and a new coat of paint as part of the overhaul.