They were essentially the PRR's 2-B-2 O1 design lengthened by adding another pair of driving wheels; while the O1 was an "electric Atlantic" equivalent to the E6s steam locomotive, the P5 was an …

Discover the PRR Class P-5a: a fleet of 4-6-4 electric locomotives built in 1932-’35, 3 750 HP, used for passenger service before being retired by mid-1960s.

The Pennsylvania Railroad's class P5 comprised 92 mixed-traffic electric locomotives constructed 1931–1935 by the PRR, Westinghouse and General Electric, with Westinghouse locomotive …

Jan 14, 2021 · The L6 series was to be PRR’s top electric freight locomotive, but when the P5-series motors were reassigned to freight service, the fleet was capped at two L6 prototypes and one L6a, …

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 …

The Pennsylvania Railroad class P5 was a class of 92 mixed-traffic electric locomotives designed for operation on the railroad's 11,000-volt AC catenary system, featuring a 2-C-2 wheel arrangement …

P5 Roster and Electric Horsepower ratings, by Bruce F. Smith PRR Electric Drawings by Robert Schoenberg PRR electrification and motive power Click on a photo to retrieve it. Click on the name …

Nov 1, 2024 · The GG1 has its beginnings as PRR's P5 class of electrics. These motors were intended for use in high-speed passenger service along the Northeast Corridor (NEC).

The Pennsylvania Railroad's class P5 comprised 92 mixed-traffic electric locomotives constructed 1931–1935 by the PRR, Westinghouse and General Electric. Although the original intention was that …

A third section describes notable P5 wrecks including photographs, diagrams and ICC Accident Investigation Reports. In addition to in-depth coverage of the development, testing and operation of …