EMC F2A and F2B

B&M F2A #4225A depicted here
Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND
New: 6 May 2006  Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand
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Engine Builder: Winton Engine: 567B 16 cylinder
Bore & Stroke 8" X 10"
RPM (Maximum / Minimum) 800 / 275
Main Generator: GM - D12 Horsepower: 1350
Gear Ratio: 61:16 Speed: 70 mph
Trucks: 4-Wheel Configuration: B-B
Traction Motor Blowers: Electrical Drive (4) Model: GM
Weight: 230,000 lbs (and 228,000 for F2B) Traction Motors: GM - D27 (four)
Tractive Effort (starting) 55,000 lbs @25% Tractive Effort (continuous): 40,000 lbs @ 9.3 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: Yes Dynamic Braking: Yes
Auxilary Generator: Delco A8102 Alternator:
Air Brake: Westinghouse Model: 24RL
Compressor: Gardner Denver Model: WBO
Quantity Built: 30 (and 30 F2Bs) Dates: 7/1946 to 11/1946
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Exterior Dimensions F2A (and F2B)
Total Length 50'-08"
Wheel Diameter 40"
Truck Wheel Base 9'-00"
Height to Top Engine Hood 14'-01.5"
Height to Top Cab 14'-011" (N/A for F2B)
Cab Width 10'-06.5" (N/A for F2B)
Engine Hood Width 9'-10"
Center Bolster 30'-00"
Center Front Truck to Front Pilot 2'-05.5"
Center Rear Truck to Rear Pilot 2'-05.5"
Distance between Truck Centers 39'-00"
Minimum Turning Radious 30 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 1200 Lubricating Oil: 200
Engine Cooling Water: 230 Sand Capacity: 16 cu. ft.
Options: Vapor Clarkson Boiler (Model OK4616): 1200 lbs/hr (and Model OK4625: 1800/lbs/hr for F2B)
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B&M F2B #4225B depicted here
- Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand
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Reference Sources:
  • Diesel Locomtoives, Vol.2, by Bob Hayden
  • Illustrated Treasury of GM Locomotives, by James W. Kerr
  • Diesel Locomotives, The First 50 Years by Louis A. Marre
  • The Second Diesel Spotter's Guide, by Jerry A. Pinkepank
  • "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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