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The Pennsylvania Railroad’s class R1 comprised a single prototype electric locomotive constructed in 1934 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA with the electrical equipment by Westinghouse.It was built as a competitor to the GG1 design but after trials the GG1 was selected for volume production on the basis of its superior tracking and riding qualities; the R1 prototype however remained in service.

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height (cm)
4.572
length (km)
19.5072
width (mm)
3.048
active years end year
1934-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
1934-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
builder
Baldwin Locomotive Works
number built
1
top speed (kmh)
160.934

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