Locomotives - FP9ARM
Model:
FP9ARM (FP9u)
Built by:
General Motors Electro-Motive Division and Canadian National
Engine:
16-645C
Horsepower:
1,800
Head end power (for on-board lighting, air conditioning, etc.):
275 kW
Weight:
117,936 kg (260,000 lb)
Top speed:
144 km/h (89 mi/h)
Built:
April 1957
Number of units in fleet:
1
Did you know?
- The only locomotive from this series still in service with VIA Rail is used as a switcher at the Vancouver Maintenance Centre. Interestingly, it is also the first of the 6300 series! The oldest in this series - number 6305 - was built in March 1954.
- Number 6309, an admirable example of this locomotive series, is on display at the Canadian Railway Museum (Exporail) in St. Constant, Québec.
- Between 1983 and 1985, the 15 locomotives in this series were entirely rebuilt. Consequently, they were able to provide reliable service until the mid-1990s when VIA's gradual retirement of this fleet was complete.
- Despite their 50+ years of service, many of these locomotives are still running on local routes in Canada and the United States.
