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German Reichsbahn E 42
The E 42 was developed on the basis of the E 11, which had a lower top speed of 100 km/h and a higher tractive effort. It was intended for traffic with freight trains and slow passenger trains and was built in signifi...
| German Reichsbahn E 42Remove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | Standard |
| Built | 1961-1963, 1970-1976 |
| Manufacturers | LEW Hennigsdorf |
| Wheel arrangement | BoBo |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 16260 mm |
| Service mass | 82500 kg |
| Top speed | 100 km/h |
| Power | 2920 kW |
| Engine |
General
| Property | German Reichsbahn E 42 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1961-1963, 1970-1976 |
| Manufacturers | LEW Hennigsdorf |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | German Reichsbahn E 42 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.26 m |
| Wheelbase | 11.30 m |
| Service mass | 82.5 t |
| Adhesion mass | 82.5 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.50 m |
| Axle load | 20.7 t |
Power
| Property | German Reichsbahn E 42 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Hourly power | 2,920 kW (3,970 PS) |
| Continuous power | 2,740 kW (3,725 PS) |
| Top speed | 100 km/h |
| Starting effort | 245.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | German Reichsbahn E 42 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 35.4 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
