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Diesel locomotive

EMD FP7

Built by EMD, GMD

Power output
1,100 kW
1,475 hp
Length
16.66 m
54 ft 8 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1949–1953
381 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the EMD FP7

Discover the iconic EMD FP7 diesel locomotive, a powerful and versatile engine that served with distinction across North America.

Built between 1949 and 1953, the FP7 is recognized for its distinctive streamlined design and robust performance.

This diesel locomotive features a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and is powered by an EMD 16-567B prime mover, delivering an impressive 1100 kW of power.

With a length of 16.66 meters and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the FP7 was a common sight on passenger and freight lines for many years.

Notable operators include the Metropolitan Transportation Agency, Burlington Northern, and Canadian Pacific Railway, showcasing its widespread adoption and reliability in various transportation sectors.

Explore the legacy of the FP7, a true classic in railway engineering and a symbol of a bygone era of rail travel.

EMD FP7 technical specifications

Value
Built byEMD, GMD · 1949–1953381 units
Power output1,100 kW1,475 hp
Prime moverEMD 16-567B
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length16.66 m54 ft 8 in

Operators of the EMD FP7

Railway companies that have operated the FP7, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Canadian Pacific RailwayCP FP7ACanada
Metropolitan Transportation AgencyAMT FP7ACanada
Ontario Northland RailwayONT FP7ACanada
Burlington NorthernBN FP7AUnited States
Delaware, Lackawaxen & Stourbridge RailroadDLS FP7AUnited States
North Carolina Transportation MuseumNCMX FP7AUnited States
Stourbridge RailroadSBRR FP7AUnited States

EMD FP7 photos

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