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German Reichsbahn class 250
The Reichsbahn had the class 250 manufactured for universal use with heavy passenger and freight trains. It was designed with a LEW conical spring drive for a speed of 160 km/h, but was only approved for 125 km/h due ...
General
| Property | German Reichsbahn class 250Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1974, 1977-1984 |
| Manufacturers | LEW Hennigsdorf |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | German Reichsbahn class 250Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 19.60 m |
| Wheelbase | 14.50 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.30 m |
| Service weight | 123 t |
| Adhesive weight | 123 t |
| Axle load | 20.5 t |
Power
| Property | German Reichsbahn class 250Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 15.000 V 16,7 Hz |
| Hourly power | 5,400 kW (7,342 PS) |
| Continuous power | 5,100 kW (6,934 PS) |
| Top speed | 125 km/h |
| Starting effort | 480.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | German Reichsbahn class 250Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 2.51 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 43.9 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
