In the fall of 1950, an upgraded model, the FA-2, was launched. This model featured an uprated Model 244 engine, with an output of 1,600 horsepower. Additionally, the carbody was lengthened, making possible the addition of a steam generator in the A unit to allow for use in passenger service. Models equipped as such were designated the FPA-2/FPB-2.

Dec 21, 2024 · When production ended on the FA-1, Alco was able to sell 672 A and B units to nearly twenty domestic railroads (including those built at its Montreal Locomotive Works for Canadian roads). In October of 1950 the builder released its upgraded FA-2, which featured a slight increase in horsepower and longer carbody at 54 feet.

Oct 23, 2020 · On October 3, LIRR FA-2 602, originally built as Louisville & Nashville 309, came to life for the first time in 49 years and moved under its own power at the shops of SMS Rail Lines. It is believed to be the first of the former Long Island units to operate under its own power again.

Locomotive Cyclopedia 1950-1952 by Simmons-Boardman Pub.

Locomotives built with the improved 12-244G engine were given the DL-212A and DL-213A designation respectively. Several US roads, particularly the Pennsy, adopted their own nomenclature just to be different, while both CN and CP had their own way of identifying their Canadian fleets. MLW FA-2 advert.

Nov 26, 2021 · In the Fall of 1950, American Locomotive Company launched the FA-2. This model featured an upgraded Model 244 engine, with an output of 1600 horsepower. Additionally, the car body was lengthened,...

Apr 1, 2006 · trainworld has them on sale and i’m curious what’s the difference. basics if you can please. thanks for sharing. The FA2 is slightly longer. They also gained an extra 100 hp in the upgrade. The large vent on the top-rear of the FA-1 is very close to the back. On the FA-2, it’s farther forward. Also, the fuel tanks are quite different.

Oct 24, 2019 · alco - fa2 #1102 NYC FA-2 was built in 1951 by Alco-GE as NYC class DFA-7c, series (1088-1107), came equipped with a model 244 prime mover, which produced 1600 HP. Exx-LIRR #600, ex-PC #1302, nee NYC #1102, b/n 79301 10/1951. #1102 hauled freight for the Central and was the last FA to be serviced at the NYC shops in Collinwood, Ohio before the ...

The original six FA2 power cabs (later nicknamed "Power Packs") were 601 to 606. Archive: RMLI The original push-pull concept was a success and would be used for around 30 years in LIRR service from 1971 to 2000.

Reporting Marks: AA Showing Locomotive model FA2 : Click on a locomotive to view pictures