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Western Maryland 243

The Classic Streamliner

The FP7A was built by Electro Motive Division in September 1952 for the Canadian Pacific Railroad and is currently painted in a classic Western Maryland scheme.

a train traveling down train tracks near a forest
a train that is sitting on a bench next to a forest

Builders Information

 Built: September 1952  Model: FP7A  Type: B-B Passenger Unit
 Engine: EMD 567B (16 cyl, 1500 hp)  Maximum Speed:  95  Tractive Effort: 56,500 lb (Starting)

40,000 lb ( Continuous)

 Weight: 247,300 lb Wheel Diameter: 40 in Gauge: Standard
Horsepower: 1,500 RPM: 800 Cylinder Size: 812 in × 10 in