EMD FP9A

Built by EMD, GMD

Power output

1,300 kW

1,743 hp

Length

16.66 m

54 ft 8 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1954–1959

90 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the EMD FP9A

Discover the iconic EMD FP9A, a versatile diesel locomotive renowned for its powerful performance and classic design.

Built by EMD and GMD between 1954 and 1959, the FP9A boasts a robust 1300 kW prime mover, the EMD 16-567C, ensuring reliable operation for various railway applications.

With a length of 16.66 meters and a gauge of 1435 mm, this Bo'Bo' classification locomotive has served with distinction across North America, including Canadian Pacific Railway, Algoma Central Railway, and Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad.

Explore the rich history and enduring legacy of the FP9A, a true workhorse of the rails.

EMD FP9A technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	EMD F9
Built by	EMD, GMD · 1954–195990 units
Power output	1,300 kW1,743 hp	1,743 hp
Prime mover	EMD 16-567C
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	16.66 m54 ft 8 in	54 ft 8 in

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Operators of the EMD FP9A

Railway companies that have operated the FP9A, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Algoma Central Railway	AC FP9A	Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway	CP FP9A	Canada
Goderich-Exeter Railway	GEXR FP9AU	Canada
Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad	BSVY FP9A	United States
Gettysburg Railway	GBRY FP9A	United States
Kansas City Southern Railway	KCS FP9A	United States
Keokuk Junction Railway Company	KJRY FP9A	United States
Keokuk Junction Railway Company	KJRY FP9A	United States