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The Virginian EL-C was a class of twelve electric freight locomotives built by General Electric for the Virginian Railway. The locomotives were delivered between October 1956 and January 1957 and used ignitron rectifiers to convert overhead alternating current for their direct-current traction motors. The type later became known as the New Haven EF-4 and E33, making the class relevant to the history of American railway electrification.
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How many Virginian EL-C locomotives were built?
The Virginian EL-C was a class of twelve electric freight locomotives. General Electric built them for the Virginian Railway.
When were the Virginian EL-C locomotives delivered?
The twelve locomotives were delivered between October 1956 and January 1957. They were built for freight service on the Virginian Railway's electrified system.
What did the ignitron rectifiers do in the Virginian EL-C?
The ignitron rectifiers converted overhead alternating current into direct current for the locomotive's traction equipment. That conversion allowed the EL-C to use an AC overhead supply while driving DC traction motors.
Was the Virginian EL-C used for passenger or freight trains?
It was designed as an electric freight locomotive for the Virginian Railway. Its heavy-duty role was tied to moving freight under overhead electrification rather than operating passenger services.
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