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Baltimore & Ohio class LE-1
In Baltimore, the B&O operated the Howard Street Tunnel with a main line that had a northbound incline of nearly 1 percent. To reduce smoke and steam in the tunnel, it was the first electrified main line in the US whe...
General
| Property | Baltimore & Ohio class LE-1Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1896 |
| Manufacturers | General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | B+B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Baltimore & Ohio class LE-1Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 10.67 m |
| Wheelbase | 7.03 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.08 m |
| Service weight | 88.9 t |
| Adhesive weight | 88.9 t |
| Axle load | 22.2 t |
Power
| Property | Baltimore & Ohio class LE-1Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - DC |
| Electric systems | 625 V |
| Hourly power | 1,081 kW (1,470 PS) |
| Starting effort | 213.5 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Baltimore & Ohio class LE-1Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.08 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12.2 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
