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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe #92 - 1968 FP45 (SDFP45) Diesel-Electric Cowl Unit

 

"Electro-Motive's FP45 was the last pre-Amtrak passenger locomotive, and the first 'cowl' unit. Unlike earlier cab units, the full-width cowl behind the cab is nonstructural. Only 14 FP45's were built (9 ATSF, 5 Milwaukee Road), but the design led to later cowl units now in service on Amtrak and commuter lines.

 

In the late 1960's, ATSF needed to replace its aging passenger cab units. The resulting FP45 was similar to an SD45 freight unit, but with full-width cowl, a steam generator for passenger car heating and cooling, gearing for higher speeds, and the famous "Warbonnet" paint scheme. After Amtrak took over passenger service in 1971, the FP45's were rebuilt as SDFP45 freight units.

 

ATSF 92 (ex-102, 5942, 5992, and 101) was donated to IRM by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (ATSF's corporate successor) in 1997.

 

Builder: GM (Electro-Motive Div.)

Prime Mover: 20 cylinder, 645E

Axels/Motors: 6 / 6

Horsepower: 3600

Weight: 398,000 lbs

Service: Passenger (later freight)"

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