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Pennsylvania class GG1
The GG1 of the Pennsylvania Railroad is most likely the most iconic American electric locomotive of all times. It was conceived in the thirties as a more powerful and faster successor to the 2-C-2 class P5. It got a 2...
General
| Property | Pennsylvania class GG1Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1934-1943 |
| Manufacturers | General Electric, Altoona |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-C+C-2 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Pennsylvania class GG1Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 24.23 m |
| Wheelbase | 21.03 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.17 m |
| Service weight | 215.5 t |
| Adhesive weight | 137.4 t |
| Axle load | 22.9 t |
Power
| Property | Pennsylvania class GG1Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Continuous power | 3,445 kW (4,684 PS) |
| Top speed | 161 km/h |
| Starting effort | 291.4 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Pennsylvania class GG1Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.63 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 16.0 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.57 |
