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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...
General
| Property | Electro-Motive Company E3 to E9 Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1949-1954 |
| Manufacturers | Electro-Motive Corporation |
| Wheel arrangement | A1A-A1A |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Electro-Motive Company E3 to E9 Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 21.64 m |
| Wheelbase | 17.40 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.29 m |
| Service weight | 142.9 t |
| Adhesive weight | 102.1 t |
| Axle load | 25.5 t |
| Fuel capacity | 4,542 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | Electro-Motive Company E3 to E9 Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | EMC 12-567B |
| Engine type | 2x V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | Electro-Motive Company E3 to E9 Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,678 kW (2,281 PS) |
| Top speed | 188 km/h |
| Starting effort | 251.3 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Electro-Motive Company E3 to E9 Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.98 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.7 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.40 |
