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[quote user="beaulieu"]To calculate the equivilent horsepower of an electric locomotive take the continuous rated power in Kilowatts and multiply by 1.34. So a typical Siemens Eurosprinter like the ÖBB 1116 Taurus is rated at 6400 kW which converts to 8583 hp. To convert US horsepower ratings to kilowatts multiply the horsepower by .746[/quote] I'm not sure if you can compare horsepower of diesel-electrics and electrics directly. AFAIR horsepower of a Diesel-electric of an American locomotive is the input into the alternator, in an electric locomotive it is horsepower at the traction motors. Regards, Volker
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