The Milwaukee Road's class EP-2 comprised five electric locomotives built by General Electric in 1919. They were often known as Bipolars, which referred to the bipolar electric motors they used. Among the most distinctive and powerful electric locomotives of their time, they epitomized the modernization of the Milwaukee Road. They came to symbolize the railroad during their nearly 40 years of use, and remain an enduring image of mainline electrification.
Quick Facts MILW EP-2, Type and origin ...
MILW EP-2 |
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Type and origin |
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Power type | Electric |
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Builder | General Electric |
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Serial number | 6978–6982 |
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Build date | 1919, rebuilt 1953 |
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Total produced | 5 |
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Performance figures |
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Maximum speed | 70 mph (113 km/h) |
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Power output | 4,440 hp (3,311 kW) |
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Tractive effort | 116,000 lbf (516 kN) |
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