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The E-44 Rectifier Electric Locomotive model isn't just a train; it's a testament to raw power, engineering innovation, and a pivotal era in American railroading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommissioned by the mighty Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) in the early 1960s, the E-44s were designed to usher in a new age of high-speed, heavy-duty electric freight and passenger service. With 4,400 horsepower at their command, these formidable locomotives easily outclassed their predecessors, becoming the dominant motive power under the PRR's extensive catenary system. What made them truly revolutionary was their use of then-modern ignitron rectifiers, converting the overhead AC current into DC power for their powerful traction motors – a technology that significantly boosted efficiency and capability. They served valiantly through the PRR, Penn Central, and early Conrail years, shaping the landscape of electrified rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe operating history of the Rectifier Electric Locomotive dates back to the 1890s when Peter Cooper-Hewitt discovered how a mercury rectifier actually works. About the same time, Charles Steinmetz of General Electric (GE) was also working on this operating principle to identify converters for commercial and industrial applications for the process. A railway vehicle application occurred in 1906, which initiated years of rail car experimentation on a few railroad lines. Following World War II, a device known as the Ignitron came to the forefront in the experimentation of rectifier technology. 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