EMD F-units are a line of diesel-electric locomotives produced between November 1939 and November 1960 by General Motors Electro-Motive Division and General Motors-Diesel …

Nov 22, 2024 · If you look closely at a diesel locomotive, you’ll see the letter “F” stenciled near the stairs. As obvious as it seems, the “F” stands for Front, and it’s required under the Railroad …

With EMD diesel engines, the front of the engine is the governor end. This means on a GP-9 locomotive with the short nose designated as the "front", the front of the engine is at the rear of …

Feb 25, 2024 · A: There are a couple reasons for that little F on the front of a diesel. While it may be obvious on an old covered wagon or a modern cowl unit which end is the front, that’s not …

Sep 5, 2004 · What the heck does "F" mean on locomotives and cabcars? These Fs are on EMDs, GEs, and anything, it appears, that has a cab. BUT WHAT DOES IT MEAN?! That …

The EMD FT is a 1,350-horsepower (1,010 kW) diesel-electric locomotive that was produced between March 1939 and November 1945, by General Motors ' Electro-Motive Corporation …

EMD F-units are a line of diesel-electric locomotives produced between November 1939 and November 1960 by General Motors Electro-Motive Division and General Motors-Diesel …

I have noticed that on all engines on the frame a uppercase F is painted. I have always wondered what this meant. Does it just signify the front of the engine or something else?

Dec 13, 2022 · All units are marked with an "F" to clearly show the front of the engine. Each engine must have a designated "front". European locomotives are marked with '1' and '2' for …

Question: Why is the front end of a diesel marked with an F on the frame? Answer: This practice began when diesels were new and the front end was not always obvious to the crews used to …