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Hallifax, Pa.: Withers Publishing. AN. 2009. First printing. Paperback. 1881411567 . Pristine copy; looks like new. History of two locomotives of the General Motors Electro-Motive Division ; B&W and color photographs; 8.5x11"; 200 p. .
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EMD's FP7 and FP9: The Dual Service Cab Unit Paperback - 2009
by Paul K. Withers
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- Title EMD's FP7 and FP9: The Dual Service Cab Unit
- Author Paul K. Withers
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 200pp.
- Publisher Withers Publishing, Hallifax, Pa.
- Date 2009
- ISBN 9781881411567
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Withers Publishing. Softcover. New. At first glance, the General Motors FP7 or FP9 looks like their freight-service counterparts. But on closer examination, the models extra four feet of length can be seen in the space between the first porthole and first louver. This extra space was used to increase the boiler water capacity for the steam generator, allowing the unit to operate over longer distances, matching the unit's fuel capacity without the need for intermediate water stops. The locomotives popularity is reflected in its sales numbers - 362 FP7s for 27 customers and 93 FP9s for four customers. Major U.S. owners included Atlantic Coast Line, Louisville &, Nashville, Milwaukee Road, Pennsylvania Railroad, and Southern Railway. North of the border, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific found the models ideal as did Mexican railroad, Nationales de Mexico. One chapter will cover the FP's close relative, the FL9. All owners, as well as secondary owners and operators in North America are covered in…
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