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Diesel locomotive

EMD F9A

Built by EMD, GMD

Top speed
105 km/h
65 mph
Power output
1,300 kW
1,743 hp
Length
15.6 m
51 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1983
99 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the EMD F9A

Discover the EMD F9A locomotive, a powerful diesel unit known for its robust design and versatility.

This iconic locomotive has served numerous railways across the United States, including Burlington Northern, Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, and Maryland Area Rail Commuter (MARC).

With a top speed of 105 km/h and a substantial power output of 1300 kW from its EMD 16-567C prime mover, the F9A has a long history of reliable performance.

Its standard gauge of 1435 mm and Bo'Bo' axle configuration make it a common sight on North American rail lines, contributing to freight and passenger service for decades.

EMD F9A technical specifications

Value
SeriesEMD F9
Built byEMD, GMD · 198399 units
Top speed105 km/h65 mph
Power output1,300 kW1,743 hp
Prime moverEMD 16-567C
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length15.6 m51 ft 2 in
Width3.25 m10 ft 8 in
Height4.57 m15 ft 0 in

Operators of the EMD F9A

Railway companies that have operated the F9A, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Burlington NorthernBN F9AUnited States
Denver & Rio Grande Western RailroadDRGW F9AUnited States
LTEX RailLTEX F9AUnited States
Maryland Area Rail CommuterMARC F9AUnited States
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS F9AUnited States
Northern PacificNP F9AUnited States
Reading Blue Mountain and Northern RailroadRBMN F9AUnited States

EMD F9A photos

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