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1831:Standard gauge locomotives of the United States
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321:tap changer
240:Loco weight
1800:Categories
567:2006-01-05
508:References
360:(520
317:Resistance
292:Pantograph
279:Third rail
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87:Build date
59:Power type
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269:650
108:Total: 42
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1015:de Glehn
478:scrapped
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224:Length
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