FM H-10-44

Infobox Locomotive
name=FM H-10-44
powertype=Diesel-electric
gauge=RailGauge|ussg|lk=on

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caption=Chehalis Western Railroad #493, an FM H-10-44 yard switcher, one of two purchased by the CWR. The unit was equipped for multiple unit operation and subsequently upgraded to 1,200 horsepower.
builder=Fairbanks-Morse
aarwheels=B-B
cylindercount=6 (Opposed piston)
primemover=FM 38D-6
builddate=August 1944–March 1950
totalproduction=195
locale=North America
poweroutput=convert|1000|hp|kW|0|abbr=on|lk=on
topspeed=convert|60|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on
weight=convert|240000|lb|t|1|abbr=on
tractiveeffort=convert|40440|lbf|kN|1|abbr=on
length=convert|48|ft|10|in|m|2|abbr=on
enginetype=Two-stroke diesel
aspiration=Roots blower
cylindersize=convert|8.125|x|10|in|mm|0|abbr=on
displacement=convert|3108|cuin|l|abbr=on
transmission=DC generator,
DC traction motors
locobrakes=Straight air
trainbrakes=Air
buildmodel=H-10-44

The FM H-10-44 was a yard switcher produced by Fairbanks-Morse from August, 1944–March, 1950. The units featured a convert|1000|hp|sing=on, six-cylinder opposed piston engine prime mover, and were configured in a B-B wheel arrangement mounted atop a pair of two-axle AAR Type-A switcher trucks, with all axles powered. Many H-10-44s received aftermarket modifications that increased their horsepower rating to convert|1200|hp|abbr=on.

The Raymond Loewy-designed carbody featured a slanted nose, sloping hood lines, and (considered to be its most distinguishing feature) a protruding roof visor mounted on the rear of the cab. These styling cues were carried through to the H-10-44's successor, the FM H-12-44, until September 1952 when the exterior design was "Spartanized" to reduce production costs.

A total of 195 units were built for American railroads. Three intact examples of the H-10-44 are known to survive today, all of which are owned by railroad museums. Most notable of these is [http://www.irm.org/pictures/600/760milw12.jpgMilwaukee Road #760] (originally delivered as #1802), the first Fairbanks–Morse locomotive constructed in their own plant, which is preserved and on display at the Illinois Railway Museum.

Units produced

References

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ee also

* List of Fairbanks-Morse locomotives

External links

* [http://www.thedieselshop.us/FM_H1044.HTML Fairbanks-Morse H10-44 Roster]
* [http://www.thedieselshop.us/PRSVDfm.HTML#Yard Preserved Fairbanks Morse Yard Power]