EMD F-Unit
From PikkaWiki
(Difference between revisions)
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | The '''EMD F-Unit''' (or GMD F-Unit, in the [[Canadian]] version) is a diesel locomotive in [[NARS]]. | + | [[Image:FUnit.jpg|right|300px]]The '''EMD F-Unit''' (or GMD F-Unit, in the [[Canadian]] version) is a diesel locomotive in [[NARS]]. |
One of the most iconic locomotives of all time, the F was used for everything from heavy freight to express passenger trains. | One of the most iconic locomotives of all time, the F was used for everything from heavy freight to express passenger trains. | ||
Revision as of 16:30, 18 May 2008
One of the most iconic locomotives of all time, the F was used for everything from heavy freight to express passenger trains.
Stats
| Type | Passenger or Freight |
|---|---|
| Introduction | 1940 |
| Speed | 65mph standard, gearable 55mph—102mph |
| Power | 1350hp (FT, 1940) 1500hp (F3, 1946) 1750hp (F9, 1954) |
| Weight | 104t |
| Tractive Effort | 199kN standard, gearable 260kN—128kN |
