Canadian National Railway NF110 number 902 on display at Lewisporte, Newfoundland on 13 September 2004.
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GMD NF 110 DIESEL-ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE
The NF110 is a diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Diesel for narrow gauge service with the Canadian National Railways in Newfoundland (see: Newfoundland Railway). Only nine examples were built between 1952 and 1953, although thirty-eight identical NF210 were later built. The last examples were retired in 1986 and afterwards three examples were preserved in non-operating condition, all located in Newfoundland.
Fleet details
Road Number: 900
Serial Number: A303
Build date: December 1952
GM Order number: C-131
1st CN Class: Y-4-a
2nd CN Class: GR-12a
Disposition: Preserved at Clarenville, NL.
Road Number: 901
Serial Number: A304
Build date: December 1952
GM Order number: C-131
1st CN Class: Y-4-a
2nd CN Class: GR-12a
Disposition: Scrapped.
Road Number: 902
Serial Number: A305
Build date: December 1952
GM Order number: C-131
1st CN Class: Y-4-a
2nd CN Class: GR-12a
Disposition: Preserved at Lewisporte, NL.
Road Number: 903
Serial Number: A435
Build date: January 1953
GM Order number: C-153
1st CN Class: Y-4-b
2nd CN Class: GR-12b
Disposition: Scrapped.
Road Number: 904
Serial Number: A436
Build date: January 1953
GM Order number: C-153
1st CN Class: Y-4-b
2nd CN Class: GR-12b
Disposition: Scrapped.
Fleet details (cont.)
Road Number: 905
Serial Number: A437
Build date: January 1953
GM Order number: C-153
1st CN Class: Y-4-b
2nd CN Class: GR-12b
Disposition: Scrapped.
Road Number: 906
Serial Number: A438
Build date: February 1953
GM Order number: C-153
1st CN Class: Y-4-b
2nd CN Class: GR-12b
Disposition: Preserved at St. John's, NL.
Road Number: 907
Serial Number: A439
Build date: February 1953
GM Order number: C-153
1st CN Class: Y-4-b
2nd CN Class: GR-12b
Disposition: Scrapped.
Road Number: 908
Serial Number: A440
Build date: February 1953
GM Order number: C-153
1st CN Class: Y-4-b
2nd CN Class: GR-12b
Disposition: Scrapped.
Overview
Type and origin
Power type: Diesel-electric
Builder: General Motors Diesel
Order number: GMD C-131 and C-151
Serial number: GMD A303–A305, A435–440
Model: NF110
Build date: 1952–1953
Total produced: 9
Specifications
Configuration:
• AAR: C-C
• UIC: Co′Co′
Gauge: 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm)
Trucks: EMD Flexicoil
Minimum curve: Alone: 23°, 250.79 ft (76.44 m)
Wheelbase: 42 ft 2 in (12.85 m) truck centers
Length: 55 ft 2+1⁄2 in (16.83 m)
Width: 10 ft 3+1⁄2 in (3.14 m)
Height: 15 ft 4 in (4.67 m)
Locomotive weight: 221,000–222,180 lb (100,240–100,780 kg) or 110.5–111.09 short tons (98.66–99.19 long tons; 100.24–100.78 t)
Fuel type: Diesel fuel
Fuel capacity: 600 imp gal (2,700 l; 720 US gal)
Lubricant capacity: 138 imp gal (630 l; 166 US gal)
Coolant capacity: 182 imp gal (830 l; 219 US gal)
Sandbox capacity: 25 cu ft (0.71 m3)
Prime mover: EMD 567
RPM range: 275–800
Engine type: V12 diesel
Generator: EMD D-15B
Traction motors: EMD D-19, 6 off
Cylinders: 12
MU working: Yes
Train heating: None
Locomotive brake: Air
Train brakes: Air, schedule 6-SL
Performance figures
Maximum speed: 60 mph (97 km/h)
Power output: 1,200 hp (890 kW)
Tractive effort: Continuous: 40,000 lbf (177.9 kN)
Career
Operators: Canadian National Railways
Class: Y-4-a, Y-4-b, later GR-12a, GR-12b
Road Numbers: 900–908
Locale: Newfoundland
Last run: 1986
Disposition: 3 preserved, 6 scrapped