description Canadian Pacific FA-2 Overview
The Canadian Pacific FA-2 is a cab-unit diesel-electric locomotive that operated on the Canadian Pacific Railway during the mid-20th century. Manufactured by the Montreal Locomotive Works, these units were Canadian-built versions of the American Locomotive Company's (ALCO) FA-2 design. The locomotives featured a streamlined carbody and were primarily assigned to mainline freight and passenger services. Designed as road-switchers, they replaced older steam locomotives and served as standard power for the railway's expanding diesel fleet.
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Who built the Canadian Pacific FA-2 locomotives?
The Canadian Pacific FA-2 was built by Montreal Locomotive Works, the Canadian manufacturer that produced locomotives based on American Locomotive Company designs. The FA-2 was a cab-unit diesel-electric locomotive for main-line service.
What is the difference between an FA-2 and a covered-wagon diesel locomotive?
An FA-2 has a full-width streamlined carbody with a cab at one end, rather than the narrow hood and exposed walkways of a road-switcher. Its design was aimed at high-speed freight and passenger work during the mid-20th century.
What railroad used the Canadian Pacific FA-2?
Canadian Pacific Railway operated FA-2 locomotives as part of its diesel fleet. They were used on the railway's main routes during the transition away from steam power.
How is the Canadian Pacific FA-2 related to the ALCO FA?
The Canadian Pacific version was a Canadian-built form of the American Locomotive Company's FA-2 design. The family used diesel-electric propulsion and a streamlined cab-unit body, but Canadian production involved Montreal Locomotive Works.
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