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Victorian Railways class E
At a time when Melbourne's suburban electrified network was the longest in the world, two steeplecab locomotives were ordered. They were used for shunting and freight trains and had the same traction equipment as the ...
General
| Property | Victorian Railways class E steeplecab |
|---|---|
| Built | 1923 |
| Manufacturers | Newport, Jolimont |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,600 mm (Irish broad gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Victorian Railways class E steeplecab |
|---|---|
| Length | 11.09 m |
| Service weight | 50.8 t |
| Adhesive weight | 50.8 t |
| Axle load | 12.7 t |
Power
| Property | Victorian Railways class E steeplecab |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - DC |
| Electric systems | 1.500 V |
| Continuous power | 460 kW (625 PS) |
| Top speed | 64 km/h |
| Starting effort | 109.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Victorian Railways class E steeplecab |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.57 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.1 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
