EMD F7 - Wikipedia
The EMD F7 is a model of 1,500-horsepower (1,100 kW) diesel-electric locomotive produced between February 1949 and December 1953 by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors (EMD) and General Motors Diesel (GMD).
EMD "F7" Locomotives: Cab, Top Speed, Specs, Rosters
The All-American F7 defined railroading during the 1950s; nearly every notable Class 1 operated at least one and many rostered dozens, or even hundreds, of these locomotives.
EMD F7 Diesel-Electric Locomotive | Trains and Railroads
The EMD F7 is a model of 1,500-horsepower (1,100 kW) diesel-electric locomotive produced between February 1949 and December 1953 by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors (EMD) and General Motors Diesel (GMD).
EMD F7: The most famous face in railroading - Trains
Jul 6, 2006 · The F7 sold 3,849 units (2,366 A’s, 1,483 B’s) in North America during 1949-1953, the height of the dieselization of American railroads. In U.S. diesel history, only two other …
EMD F7 vs. F3: Key Differences Between These Classic Locomotives
Feb 8, 2025 · The EMD F7 and EMD F3 were two of the most famous diesel-electric locomotives built by Electro-Motive Division (EMD) of General Motors. Both played a crucial role in replacing steam locomotives in the 1940s and 1950s, but despite their similar appearances, they had key differences in design, performance, and technology.
EMD F7 Data Sheet - The Diesel Shop
Feb 14, 2010 · EMD F7 Data Sheet
EMD "F" Units (Locomotives): Specs, History, Photos
Feb 20, 2025 · The builder wasted no time ramping up production and soon unveiled the F3 (that followed the initial FT model) which sold some 1,111 units; the F7 followed next and sold 2,366 units; and last was the F9 which sold 87 units.
The History of the EMD F7 Locomotive: A Classic American Diesel
Feb 8, 2025 · The EMD F7 is one of the most iconic diesel-electric locomotives ever built. Introduced in the late 1940s by Electro-Motive Division (EMD) of General Motors, the F7 played a key role in replacing steam locomotives on American railroads.
EMD F7 - Wikiwand
The EMD F7 is a model of 1,500-horsepower (1,100 kW) diesel-electric locomotive produced between February 1949 and December 1953 by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors (EMD) and General Motors Diesel (GMD).
EMD F7 Locomotives: Diesel Dynamos of the 20th Century
The 576 and 578 are iconic EMD F7 locomotives, masterfully crafted in 1949 for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. Originally christened as 4073C and 4087C, these powerhouses were engineered to deliver a staggering 1,500 horsepower each.