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New York Central R-Motor
When the Kaufman Act banned the use of steam locomotives in New York City, the New York Central commissioned ALCO-GE to build an electric freight locomotive in 1926. The machine, known as the R-Motor, consisted of two...
General
| Property | New York Central R-Motor Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1930-1931 |
| Manufacturers | mechanical part: ALCO, electrical part: General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | New York Central R-Motor Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.46 m |
| Service weight | 120.8 t |
| Adhesive weight | 120.8 t |
| Axle load | 20.1 t |
Power
| Property | New York Central R-Motor Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - DC |
| Electric systems | 660 V |
| Continuous power | 2,237 kW (3,041 PS) |
| Top speed | 97 km/h |
| Starting effort | 295.8 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | New York Central R-Motor Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.01 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 18.5 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
