FM Erie-Built is a diesel-electric locomotive model that was built by Fairbanks-Morse (FM) between 1945 and 1950. It was designed for high-speed transportation of both freight and passengers. The locomotive was named after the Erie Railroad, one of its primary customers.
The Erie-Built was a unique design, featuring two diesel engines that powered electric generators that in turn powered four traction motors. This setup gave the locomotive a smoother ride and better power-to-weight ratio than competing models at the time.
The locomotive was available in both A-B and A-B-B configurations, with the latter having a booster unit to provide additional power. It had a top speed of 117 mph and was capable of hauling both heavy freight and passenger trains.
The FM Erie-Built was produced during a time when diesel locomotives were beginning to replace steam locomotives. It was a popular model for many railroads, including the Erie Railroad, the Milwaukee Road, and the Southern Railway.
Today, only a handful of FM Erie-Built locomotives are still in existence, and most of them are preserved in museums or private collections.
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