The EMD FT is a 1,350-horsepower (1,010 kW) diesel-electric locomotive that was produced between March 1939 and November 1945, by General Motors' Electro-Motive Corporation …

Feb 28, 2025 · It was this A-B-B-A set that General Motors sent to market in 1939 as the FT. The new locomotive was given a beautiful streamlined carbody designed by the company's new …

In 1939, EMC sent their FT demonstrator set, consisting of two pair of drawbar-coupled A-B diesel sets, out into the railroading world to show the railroads what the future holds.

The one that started it all, GM 103 was built in 1939 by Electro Motive as an attempt to sell the railroads of the US on the idea of diesel power. No stranger to this yard as this locomotive had …

EMC FTA and FTB; Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND: New: 3 July 2006 : Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand-Engine Builder: Winton: Engine: 567B 16 cylinder: …

The EMD FT was a 1,350-horsepower diesel-electric locomotive produced between March 1939 and November 1945, by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division. The "F" stood for 1400 …

Order # Date Serial Numbers Model Road Numbers Qty. Weight Remarks; E549A: 09.43 to 11.43: 2013-2018: FTA: ACL: 300-305: 6.. E567A: 12.43 to 01.44: 2202-2207: FTA ...

Feb 3, 2025 · Home > Museum of Transportation > Locomotives > EMD FTB > MOTX 103B. Pictures of MOTX 103B : Owner: Museum of Transportation: Model: EMD FTB: Built As: SOU …

After about 8 years of designing, the company came up with the EMD FT, a compact, streamlined 1350 hp "cab unit" style locomotive with the ability to MU (Multiple unit) with other diesel units. …

Home > Reading Railroad > Locomotives > EMD FTB > RDG 252B. Pictures of RDG 252B : Owner: Reading Railroad: Model: EMD FTB: Built As: RDG 252B (FTB) Serial Number: 2819: …