VIA FP9ARM - Wikipedia
The Via Rail FP9ARM is a re-manufactured version of a GMD FP9A diesel passenger locomotive, rebuilt between 1983 and 1985 by Canadian National Railways at their Pointe St-Charles shops.
Hinton train collision - Wikipedia
Only the inoperable Via Rail unit, FP9ARM 6300, was repaired after the collision. It returned to service following a rebuild with an entire new cab from a Kansas City Southern F7 locomotive 4062. It was the last FP9 in service on Via Rail before it was retired in September 2011, and it was subsequently acquired by the British Columbia Chapter ...
EMD FP9 - Wikipedia
The EMD FP9 is an American 1,750 horsepower (1,300 kW), B-B dual-service passenger and freight-hauling diesel locomotive that was produced between February 1954 and December 1959 by General Motors Electro-Motive Division, and General Motors Diesel.
VIA’s Cab Units – VIA Historical Association
VIA contracted with CN to rebuild 15 FP9A locomotives to FP9Au (possibly also known as FP9ARM “ReManufactured”) standards in 1983. This included replacing the power assemblies of the GM 567 engine with 645 assemblies, increasing the engine horsepower slightly.
EMD/GMD "FP9" Locomotives: Specs, Roster, History - American-Rails.com
Nov 5, 2024 · The FP9 was the passenger variant of Electro-Motive's final traditional F series model, the F9. With interest waning for streamlined diesels by the mid-1950s, and rail travel in decline, no U.S. railroad elected to purchase the FP9 (although Chicago & North Western did have former FTA's #5400A, 5400D - 5401A, 5401D rebuilt into FP9s in 1955).
VIA Historical Assn. Launches Drive to Save FP9A 6539 - RyPN
6 days ago · We are purchasing and restoring VIA Rail Canada FP9A locomotive 6539 (later numbered 6303) to lead our 2028 VIA 50th Anniversary heritage train. This will be the first time in history that an F-unit locomotive has been restored to operation in VIA colours.
EMD FP9 | Locomotive Wiki | Fandom
The GMD FP9 (often referred to as FP9A) is a 1,750 hp locomotive built mainly for Canadian railroads, for passenger service.
VIA Rail 6303 (FP9ARM) | In the early 1980s, Via was sufferi ... - Flickr
VIA Rail 6303 (FP9ARM) In the early 1980s, Via was suffering from reliability problems with its motive power. While an order for GMD F40PHs was expected to be announced, Via needed to something in the interim to improve service on its routes.
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GMD Covered Wagon | The last time I saw an F-unit in my old
Dec 15, 2019 · I got to see an F-unit today, this time an FP9ARM, parked in the Utah Railway yard. It was built an FP9A for the Canadian National by GMD in April 1957. By Dec. 1983, it was remanufactured into an 1800 HP FP9ARM for VIA Rail in CN's Pointe St …
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Saving VIA 6539 – VIA Historical Association
Nov 21, 2023 · We are purchasing and restoring VIA Rail Canada FP9A locomotive 6539 (later numbered 6303) to lead our 2028 VIA 50th Anniversary heritage train. This will be the first time in history that an F-unit locomotive has been restored to …