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Paris-Orléans E 501 to 550
As early as 1925, the Paris-Orléans ordered two electric 2-D-2 express locomotives with 4,000 hp each which were numbered E 501 and E 502. Each of the four driving axles had one sprung traction motor that transmitted ...
General
| Property | Paris-Orléans E 501 to 550 pre-production |
|---|---|
| Built | 1925 |
| Manufacturers | mechanical part: SLM, Fives-Lille, electrical part: BBC, CEM |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-D-2 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Paris-Orléans E 501 to 550 pre-production |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.78 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 6.06 m |
| Service weight | 132 t |
| Adhesive weight | 80 t |
| Axle load | 20 t |
Power
| Property | Paris-Orléans E 501 to 550 pre-production |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - DC |
| Electric systems | 1.500 V |
| Hourly power | 3,050 kW (4,147 PS) |
| Continuous power | 2,625 kW (3,569 PS) |
| Top speed | 130 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | Paris-Orléans E 501 to 550 pre-production |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 23.1 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.65 |
