The EMD F7 is a model of 1,500-horsepower (1,100 kW) diesel-electric locomotive produced between February 1949 and December 1953 by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors (EMD) and General Motors Diesel (GMD).

The All-American F7 defined railroading during the 1950s; nearly every notable Class 1 operated at least one and many rostered dozens, or even hundreds, of these locomotives. When one pictures Electro-Motive's classic streamlined diesels, the F7 most often comes to mind.

Jul 6, 2006 · The F7 sold 3,849 units (2,366 A’s, 1,483 B’s) in North America during 1949-1953, the height of the dieselization of American railroads. In U.S. diesel history, only two other models, both also EMD, the GP9 and the SD40-2 have outsold the F7.

The EMD F7 is a model of 1,500-horsepower (1,100 kW) diesel-electric locomotive produced between February 1949 and December 1953 by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors (EMD) and General Motors Diesel (GMD).

Feb 20, 2025 · The builder wasted no time ramping up production and soon unveiled the F3 (that followed the initial FT model) which sold some 1,111 units; the F7 followed next and sold 2,366 units; and last was the F9 which sold 87 units.

Feb 8, 2025 · In this article, we’ll compare the EMD F7 vs. F3 to highlight what set them apart and why the F7 became the more successful of the two. Introduction to the EMD F-Series. The F-series was a line of streamlined diesel locomotives designed primarily for freight but also used in passenger service.

Feb 8, 2025 · The EMD F7 is one of the most iconic diesel-electric locomotives ever built. Introduced in the late 1940s by Electro-Motive Division (EMD) of General Motors, the F7 played a key role in replacing steam locomotives on American railroads.

The 576 and 578 are iconic EMD F7 locomotives, masterfully crafted in 1949 for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. Originally christened as 4073C and 4087C, these powerhouses were engineered to deliver a staggering 1,500 horsepower each.

The EMD F7s are 4f708\1m435\Standard Gauge 4Axle\BoBo 1500 hp\1100kw Diesel Electric locomotives, built from 1949 to Feb. 1953 by ElectroMotive in USIL.La Grange & Canada Ontario. London; this model was the 4th & the most popular version of the 1946~1960 EMD.F2~F3~F5~F7~F9 model series; some...

Jun 30, 2020 · Santa Fe’s Texas Chief of 1948 to 1971 was no exception when it came to the dominant form of motive power being EMD’s model F-7. Along with the rest of Santa Fe’s famous Chief streamliners, the Chicago-Houston Texas Chief could be found with up to six of the locomotives on the head end in cab or booster form.