Fairbanks Morse

Designs of the Decade

1880's
Wind engines... a cheap source of power for a variety of tasks for farmers and ranchers.
1890's
The first Fairbanks Morse fuel burning engine was sold in 1893.
1900's
Fairbanks Morse "Z" engines for home electricity and pumping.
1910's
The type "Y" oil diesel engine is developed for industrial applications.
1920's
The 33F16 "YLA" oil diesel engine is developed for industrial applications.
1930's
The Opposed Piston diesel engine is developed at Fairbanks Morse.
1940's
Long range submarines powered by Opposed Piston diesel engines assist war effort to defeat Axis Powers.
1950's
The Fairbanks Morse "TRAIN MASTER". The most useful locomotive ever built.
1960's
The 38F5-1/4 O.P. engine becomes a U.S. Navy mainstay for shipboard auxiliary power.
1970's
The Colt-Pielstick PC2 series diesel and dual fuel engine is introduced for industrial power and marine applications.
1980's
A larger Colt-Pielstick PC4 series diesel and dual fuel engine was introduced for industrial power and marine applications.
1990's
Research and development provide the key to future profitability and leadership in the engine markets of the world.