ALCo FPA-4

Built by ALCo, GE

Top speed

105 km/h

65 mph

Power output

1,300 kW

1,743 hp

Weight

116 t

255,736 lb

Length

16.18 m

53 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the ALCo FPA-4

Explore the powerful FPA-4 diesel locomotive, a notable engine in railway history.

This robust locomotive, classified as Bo'Bo', is renowned for its dependable performance and enduring capabilities.

Equipped with an ALCo 251B V12 prime mover and delivering 1300 kW of power, the FPA-4 can achieve speeds of up to 105 km/h, making it suitable for a variety of rail operations.

Built by ALCo and GE, this locomotive measures 16.18 meters in length and weighs 116 tons, having served with distinguished operators such as Canadian National Railway, Via Rail Canada, and the Grand Canyon Railway.

Discover the strength and legacy of the FPA-4 locomotive on your journeys.

ALCo FPA-4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	ALCO FA
Built by	ALCo, GE
Top speed	105 km/h65 mph	65 mph
Power output	1,300 kW1,743 hp	1,743 hp
Prime mover	ALCo 251B V12
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	16.18 m53 ft 1 in	53 ft 1 in
Weight	116 t255,736 lb	255,736 lb

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Operators of the ALCo FPA-4

Railway companies that have operated the FPA-4, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Canadian National Railway	CN FPA-4	Canada
Via Rail Canada	Via FPA-4	Canada
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad	CVSR FPA-4	United States
Danbury Railway Museum	DRMX FPA-4	United States
Grand Canyon Railway	GCRX FPA-4	United States
Napa Valley Wine Train	NVRR FPA-4	United States