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The EMD FP7 is a diesel-electric passenger locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division beginning in 1949. Rated at 1,500 horsepower, it used the F-unit streamlined carbody but had an extended frame to provide space for passenger-train equipment such as a steam generator. Railroads in the United States and Canada used FP7s on named and long-distance passenger services.
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What is the EMD FP7?
The EMD FP7 is a diesel-electric passenger locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division beginning in 1949. It uses the streamlined F-unit carbody and is rated at 1,500 horsepower.
Why was the FP7 frame longer than a freight F-unit?
The FP7 used an extended frame to make room for passenger-train equipment, especially a steam generator for onboard heating. That extra equipment is the key practical reason behind its longer passenger-locomotive body.
How does the EMD FP7 differ from the F7?
Both share F-unit styling, but the FP7 was the passenger-oriented version with a longer frame and train-heating equipment. The F7 was a broader production model used for freight as well as passenger service.
How were FP7 locomotives operated on passenger trains?
The EMD FP7 was built for North American passenger trains and could operate in multi-unit consists. Passenger railroads commonly paired cab-equipped locomotives with matching cabless booster units when more power was needed.
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