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Pennsylvania class E44
Towards the end of the 1950's the PRR was looking for a new electric loco to be used in front of freight trains to replace the less suitable P5a in this role. A few years earlier, the Virginian had purchased the EL-C ...
General
| Property | Pennsylvania class E44 Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1963 |
| Manufacturers | General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Pennsylvania class E44 Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 21.18 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.01 m |
| Service weight | 170.1 t |
| Adhesive weight | 170.1 t |
| Axle load | 28.4 t |
Power
| Property | Pennsylvania class E44 Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 11.000 V 25 Hz |
| Continuous power | 3,729 kW (5,070 PS) |
| Top speed | 153 km/h |
| Starting effort | 418.1 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Pennsylvania class E44 Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.99 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 21.9 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
