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Electro-Motive Company EA, EB, E1 and E2
With the first generation of E-units, EMC made on step away from the custom-built diesel streamliners towards standardized, mass-produced passenger locomotives. As EMC's new owner GM was convinced that styling was mor...
General
| Property | Electro-Motive Company EA, EB, E1 and E2Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1937-1938 |
| Manufacturers | Electro-Motive Corporation |
| Wheel arrangement | A1A-A1A |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Electro-Motive Company EA, EB, E1 and E2Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 21.06 m |
| Wheelbase | 17.40 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.29 m |
| Service weight | 136.1 t |
| Adhesive weight | 102.1 t |
| Axle load | 25.5 t |
| Fuel capacity | 38,611 l () |
Power plant
| Property | Electro-Motive Company EA, EB, E1 and E2Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Winton 201-A |
| Engine type | 2x V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | Electro-Motive Company EA, EB, E1 and E2Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,342 kW (1,825 PS) |
| Top speed | 187 km/h |
| Starting effort | 251.3 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Electro-Motive Company EA, EB, E1 and E2Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.98 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.9 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.33 |
