FM H-15-44

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The FM H-15-44 was a diesel locomotive manufactured by Fairbanks-Morse from September 1947 to June 1950. The locomotive was powered by a Script error: No such module "convert"., eight-cylinder opposed piston engine as its prime mover, and was configured in a B-B wheel arrangement mounted atop a pair of two-axle AAR Type-B road trucks with all axles powered. The H-15-44 featured an offset cab design that provided space for an optional steam generator in the short hood, making the model versatile enough to work in passenger service as well as freight duty.

Raymond Loewy heavily influenced the look of the unit, which emphasized sloping lines and accented such features as the radiator shutters and headlight mounting, as is found on CNJR #1501 and KCS #40. The cab-side window assembly incorporated "half moon"-shaped inoperable panes which resulted in an overall oblong shape. The platform (underframe) was shared with F-M's Script error: No such module "convert". end cab road switcher, the FM H-20-44, as was the carbody to some extent. The platform and carbody was also utilized by the H-15-44's successor, the FM H-16-44.

Only 35 units were built for American railroads and none exist today.

Original buyers

Railroad Quantity Road numbers Notes
Fairbanks-Morse (demonstrators) 2
1500
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to Central Railroad of New Jersey 1500
1503
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Up-rated to Script error: No such module "convert". and sold Long Island Rail Road #1503
Akron, Canton and Youngstown Railroad
1
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200
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Central of Georgia Railway
5
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101–105
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Central Railroad of New Jersey
13
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1501–1513
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Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway (“Monon”)
2
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36–37
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Renumbered 45–46
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
2
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400–401
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Re-engined by Electro-Motive Division
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad
3
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150–152
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Kansas City Southern Railway ("Louisiana and Arkansas Railway")
2
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40–41
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Union Pacific
5
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DS1325–DS1329
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Fitted with steam generator; DS prefix dropped in 1955
Total
35
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References

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