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Virginian class EL-2B
United States | 1948 | 4 produced
No. 125
No. 125
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General
Built1948
ManufacturerGeneral Electric
Axle config(B+B-B+B)+(B+B-B+B) 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length150 ft 7 7/8 in
Wheelbase133 ft 9 1/2 in
Rigid wheelbase11 ft 1 in
Service weight1,033,832 lbs
Adhesive weight1,033,832 lbs
Axle load64,613 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - AC
Electric system11,000 V 25 Hz
Top speed50 mph
Starting effort260,000 lbf
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last changed: 09 2023
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