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Pennsylvania class P5
The PRR P5 was a 2-C-2 electric locomotive that was intended for mixed service. It was designed when it was found out that the O1 introduced in 1930 with its 2-B-2 wheel arrangement was not powerful enough to compete ...
General
| Property | Pennsylvania class P5 Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1931-1935 |
| Manufacturers | Altoona, Baldwin-Westinghouse, General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-C-2 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Pennsylvania class P5 Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 19.90 m |
| Wheelbase | 15.19 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 6.10 m |
| Service weight | 177.8 t |
| Adhesive weight | 99.8 t |
| Axle load | 33.6 t |
Power
| Property | Pennsylvania class P5 Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 11.000 V 25 Hz |
| Hourly power | 2,796 kW (3,802 PS) |
| Top speed | 145 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | Pennsylvania class P5 Remove |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 15.7 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.78 |
