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Virginian class EL-2B
For coal traffic on their main line between Roanoke, Virginia and Mullens, West Virginia, the Virginian ordered four heavy two-section electric locomotives after World War II from General Electric. They had to haul 6,...
General
| Property | Virginian class EL-2BRemove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1948 |
| Manufacturers | General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | (B+B-B+B)+(B+B-B+B) |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Virginian class EL-2BRemove |
|---|---|
| Length | 45.92 m |
| Wheelbase | 40.78 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.38 m |
| Service weight | 468.9 t |
| Adhesive weight | 468.9 t |
| Axle load | 29.3 t |
Power
| Property | Virginian class EL-2BRemove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 11.000 V 25 Hz |
| Hourly power | 5,100 kW (6,934 PS) |
| Top speed | 80 km/h |
| Starting effort | 1,156.5 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Virginian class EL-2BRemove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.98 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.9 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
