US Army 1843 (H12-44) Startup

Here is a short clip of the ex United States Army Fairbanks Morse H12-44 as it is being started up. The most attentive observer will notice the flames come up the stack as the locomotive roars to life.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Fairbank
• Morse
• locomotive
• 1843
• startup
• diesel
• h12-44

[spacetruckerrob]

Is this unit still running?

[Lutherkb]

@spacetruckerrob Yes it is, we just started it up this past weekend!

[Lea71777]

Great vid!!!

[Lutherkb]

@Lea71777 Thanks! I'll see if I can get one of a winter startup this winter. :)

[vccld27]

hp?

[Lutherkb]

@vccld27 1200 BHP.

[ToomuchBTUstoday]

@kabukikitsune Or an emergency pumping or generating unit in a hurricane or emergency situation one that could burn alternate fuels for a while natural gas or biodiesel.It could also run during maximum consumtion times just a thought.

[Fireheart528]

@ToomuchBTUstoday Even better idea: Fairbanks-Morse opposed-piston diesel engine in your car or truck. You'd be turning a lot of people's heads when you fired that car up.

[Lutherkb]

@Trusten1984 This was a very warm day actually but yes, Northeastern United States.

[Lutherkb]

@Trusten1984 This was a very warm day actually.

[CableReadyTechnoSIut]

@vccld27 1200