loco-info.com - Pennsylvania class P5

Dimensions and Weights
Length	65 ft 3 3/8 in
Wheelbase	49 ft 10 in
Rigid wheelbase	20 ft
Service weight	392,000 lbs	444,700 lbs
Adhesive weight	220,000 lbs	444,700 lbs
Axle load	74,000 lbs	77,800 lbs

Boiler

Boiler

Variant	P5, P5a	P5b

Power Plant

Power Plant

Power
Power source	electric - AC
Electric system	11,000 V 25 Hz
Hourly power	3,750 hp (2,796 kW)	5,250 hp (3,915 kW)
Top speed	90 mph	70 mph

Calculated Values
Power-to-weight ratio	0.0096 hp/lb	0.0118 hp/lb
Adhesive weight/Total	1 : 1.78	1 : 1.00

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