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Electro-Motive Company E3 to E9
After the EA, EB, E1 and E2 series built from 1937, EMC went one step further when they introduced the E3 and E4 in 1938. They still had two A1A trucks with a non-powered axle in the middle and used two engines with o...
| Electro-Motive Company E3 to E9Remove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | |
| Built | 1954-1964 |
| Manufacturers | Electro-Motive Corporation |
| Wheel arrangement | (A1A)(A1A) |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 21412 mm |
| Service mass | 142882 kg |
| Top speed | 188 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | EMC 12-567C |
General
| Property | Electro-Motive Company E3 to E9Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1954-1964 |
| Manufacturers | Electro-Motive Corporation |
| Wheel arrangement | A1A-A1A |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Electro-Motive Company E3 to E9Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 21.41 m |
| Wheelbase | 17.40 m |
| Service mass | 142.9 t |
| Adhesion mass | 102.1 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.29 m |
| Axle load | 25.5 t |
Power plant
| Property | Electro-Motive Company E3 to E9Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | EMC 12-567C |
| Engine type | 2x V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | Electro-Motive Company E3 to E9Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,790 kW (2,434 PS) |
| Top speed | 188 km/h |
| Starting effort | 251.3 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Electro-Motive Company E3 to E9Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.98 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12.5 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.40 |
