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Electric locomotive

GE EP5

Built by GE

Power output
2,980 kW
3,996 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1954
10 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the GE EP5

Explore the powerful EP5 electric locomotive, a testament to railway engineering.

Built by GE in 1954, ten of these impressive machines were produced.

Boasting a 2980 kW power output, the EP5 delivers a substantial tractive effort of 390 kN.

It served the Penn Central Transportation Company in the United States, classified as PC E40.

With a 1435 mm gauge and Co'Co' axle configuration, it offered versatility and robust performance on railway lines.

The EP5 stands as a significant piece of railway history, embodying the strength and efficiency of its era's electric locomotives.

GE EP5 technical specifications

Value
Built byGE · 195410 units
Power output2,980 kW3,996 hp
Tractive effort390 kN87,676 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
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Operators of the GE EP5

Railway companies that have operated the EP5, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Penn Central Transportation CompanyPC E40United States

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