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Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway Fb 5/7
After the tests with the two electric locomotives on the Spiez-Frutigen route, conclusions were drawn from the experience as to what a new, series-built locomotive should look like. The F 2x3/3 impressed with its powe...
General
| Property | Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway Fb 5/7Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1913 |
| Manufacturers | mechanical part: SLM, electrical part: Oerlikon, BBC |
| Wheel arrangement | 1-E-1 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway Fb 5/7Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.00 m |
| Wheelbase | 11.34 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.50 m |
| Service weight | 107 t |
| Adhesive weight | 78.2 t |
| Axle load | 16.6 t |
Power
| Property | Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway Fb 5/7Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 15.000 V 16,7 Hz |
| Continuous power | 1,840 kW (2,502 PS) |
| Top speed | 80 km/h |
| Starting effort | 176.5 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway Fb 5/7Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.35 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 17.2 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.37 |
