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Fairbanks Morse H12-44

Model:  H12-44

Builder:  Fairbanks Morse

Built:  1953

Operating Weight:  246,000 Pound (123 toms)

Builder #:  12L618

Length:  49 ft. 2 in.

Status:  Out of Service - needs a traction motor change out


USA 1857

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Diesel Prime-mover: Fairbanks Morse Opposed Piston 8-1/8x10
  Six cylinders with twelve pistons
  Cylinder bore is 8.125" with 10" stroke per piston
  2-Stroke cycle
Horsepower: 1200
Fuel cap.: 750gal(US)
Lube oil cap.: 250gal(US)
Water cap.: 135gal(US)
Total wet weight: 246,000lbs
Gear ratio: 14:68 for max speed of 60mph
Starting tractive effort 30% adhesion: 73,000lbs
Max cont. tractive effort: 34,000lbs @ 11.3mph
Overall length: 49ft. 2in.


 

Links to Train Sheet articles about USA 1857:
Train Sheet #061, Page 1:  USA 1857 Our Newest Locomotive

Train Sheet #061, Page 9:  Fairbanks-Morse H12-44 USA 1857

Train Sheet #060, Page 10:  USA 1857 Arrived


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