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New York Central S-Motor
After steam locomotives were banned from operating in the Park Avenue Tunnel in New York City, the New York Central procured the world's first mass-produced electric locomotives. After a derailment, the leading axles ...
General
| Property | New York Central S-Motor rebuilt S-2a |
|---|---|
| Built | 1904-1909 |
| Manufacturers | ALCO-GE |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-D-2 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | New York Central S-Motor rebuilt S-2a |
|---|---|
| Length | 11.28 m |
| Service weight | 101.6 t |
| Adhesive weight | 63.5 t |
| Axle load | 15.9 t |
Power
| Property | New York Central S-Motor rebuilt S-2a |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - DC |
| Electric systems | 660 V |
| Hourly power | 1,641 kW (2,231 PS) |
| Continuous power | 1,264 kW (1,719 PS) |
| Top speed | 97 km/h |
| Starting effort | 164.6 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | New York Central S-Motor rebuilt S-2a |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.79 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 16.2 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.60 |
