The EMD F3 is a 1,500- horsepower (1,100 kW) B-B freight - and passenger -hauling carbody diesel locomotive produced between July 1945 and February 1949 by General Motors ’ Electro …

Feb 20, 2025 · Overview The F3 followed Electro-Motive's earlier F2, a briefly cataloged model built between July-November, 1946 as a stop-gap variant while the builder worked out issues …

The EMD F3 is a 1,500-horsepower B-B freight- and passenger-hauling diesel locomotive produced between July 1945 and February 1949 by General Motors’ Electro-Motive Division.

The EMD F3 is a 1,500-horsepower (1,100 kW) B-B freight- and passenger-hauling carbody diesel locomotive produced between July 1945 and February 1949 by General Motors’ Electro …

Jan 17, 2024 · The EMD (Electro-Motive Division, General Motors) F3 was an immediate post-World War 2 diesel-fueled locomotive capable of serving both passenger and freight line …

In this video, we explore the early history, technical specs, and impact of the EMD F3, showcasing how it helped change the landscape of American railroading. We also examine its role in the...

As part of its ongoing dieselization efforts, the Reading operated the F3's in 4-unit sets for a total of 6000 horsepower. These locomotives were initially assigned to exclusive service on the …

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 …

The F-units were the most successful "first generation" road (main line) diesel locomotives in North America and were largely responsible for superseding steam locomotives in road freight …

The EMD F3 is a 1,500- horsepower (1,100kW) B-B freight - and passenger -hauling carbody diesel locomotive produced between July 1945 and February 1949 by General Motors ’ Electro …