Fairbanks-Morse H20-44

ROSTER

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Info from: John Komanesky Photograph Collection of: Wayne Koch
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Original owner Road Numbers Qty. Bldr Numbers Bldr Dates
Akron Canton & Youngstown 500-503 4 L1044-L1047 1-2/48
504, 505 2 21L309, 20L832 2/51, 3/54
Fairbanks-Morse(Demo) 2000 1 L1032 8/47
New York Central 7100-7109 10 20L23-20L32 7-10/48
7110-7114 5 20L18-20L22 7/48
7115, 7116 2 20L35, 20L36 9/48
7117, 7118 2 20L49, 20L50 4, 5/49
Pennsylvania 8917-8942 26 21L453-21L478 4-6/51
9300-9304 5 20L42-20L46 1-2/49
9305-9309 5 20L37-20L41 12/48-1/49
9310, 9311 2 20L47, 20L48 2-3/49
Pittsburgh & West Virginia 50, 51 2 L1038, L1039 10/47
52, 53 2 20L33, 20L34 10/48
54-59 6 21L51-21L56 1-2/51
60-65 6 21L630-21L635 5/52
66-71 6 21L713-21L718 2/53
Union Pacific DS1360-DS1364 5 L1033-L1037 8/47
DS1365 1 L1031 10/47
DS1367-DS1370 4 L1040-L1043 11-12/47

Technical Data

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Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND
Reformatted: 26 October 2020  Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
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Engine Builder: Fairbanks Morse Engine: 2-cycle 38D8 1/8 (6 cylinder OP)
Bore & Stroke 8" X 10"
RPM (Maximum / Minimum) 850 / 400
Main Generator: Westinghouse - WE474A Horsepower: 2000
Gear Ratio: 68:15 Speed: 60 mph
Trucks: 4-Wheel Configuration: B-B
Traction Motor Blowers: Belt Drive (1) Model: Westinghouse
Weight: 240,000 lbs Traction Motors: Westinghouse - WE37DE(four)
Tractive Effort (starting) 75,000 lbs @ 30% Tractive Effort (continuous): 55,000 lbs @ 12.9 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: No Dynamic Braking: No
Auxilary Generator: Westinghouse Alternator: --
Air Brake: Westinghouse Model: 6SL
Compressor: Westinghouse Model: 3C2C
Quantity Built: 96 Dates: 4/1950 to 9/1963
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Exterior Dimensions H20-44
Total Length 51'-00"
Wheel Diameter 42"
Truck Wheel Base 9'-04"
Height to Top Engine Hood 14'-06"
Height to Top Cab Hood 14'-06"
Cab Width 10'-06"
Top of Walkway 9'-04.5"
Walkway Width 3'-05.5"
Engine Hood Width 10'-04"
Center Bolster 27'-00"
Center Front Truck to Front Pilot 0'-09"
Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot 0'-09"
Distance between Truck Centers 36'-04"
Minimum Turning Radious 29 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 1200 Lubricating Oil: 350
Engine Cooling Water: 200 Sand Capacity: 28 cu. ft.
Options: Vapor Clarkson Boiler (800 lbs/hr)
Reference Sources:
  • Diesel Locomtoives, Vol.2, by Bob Hayden
  • Diesel Locomotives, The First 50 Years by Louis A. Mare
  • "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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