The 1,600 hp (1,200 kW) FA-2/FB-2 (along with the FPA-2/FPB-2 variants) was built between October 1950 and June 1956. Finally, the 1,800 hp (1,300 kW) FPA-4/FPB-4, powered by the …

Aug 28, 2024 · The FPA-4 was the Montreal Locomotive Works' final streamlined cab design and the only one to boast Alco's 251 power plant. The model was known for its robust performance …

The MLW/ALCO FP-4 is a type of 1,800 hp four-axle diesel locomotive which consists of 2 forms: the FPA-4 "A" unit, and the "B" unit being the FPB-4. The locomotives were powered by the …

Canadian National No. 6789 is an FPA-4 type diesel locomotive built in April of 1959 by the Montreal Locomotive Works of Montreal, Canada for use on passenger trains on the Canadian …

Jan 9, 2024 · The culmination of the FA series design, the FPA-4 and FPB-4 enjoyed a significantly longer service life than most earlier models thanks in large part to the reliability …

The new MLW cab and booster units featured a 251B series powerplant that produced 1800 horsepower. Delivered to the CN between October, 1958 and May, 1959, the FPA/B-4 …

The FPA-4 was Montreal Locomotive Works’ answer to GMDs FP9 series of passenger diesel locomotives in the late 1950s. An evolution of the earlier FPA-2, these units were powered by …

Dec 21, 2024 · Finally, Alco offered a passenger version of its FA, the FPA-2 and FPA-4 which sold modestly (it should be noted that the final model, the FPA-4, used Alco's much improved …

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On February 8, 1986 there was a serious head on collision between a freight train and a VIA passenger train near Hinton, Alberta, which claimed 23 lives.