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German Reichsbahn E 63
Since there was a further need for electric shunting locomotives after the procurement of the E 60, additional locomotives were to be ordered for southern Germany. Although the E 60 served its purpose, the company wan...
General
| Property | German Reichsbahn E 63 E 63 05 to 07 |
|---|---|
| Built | 1935 |
| Manufacturers | Krauss-Maffei, BBC |
| Wheel arrangement | C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | German Reichsbahn E 63 E 63 05 to 07 |
|---|---|
| Length | 10.20 m |
| Wheelbase | 4.50 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.50 m |
| Service weight | 51.4 t |
| Adhesive weight | 51.4 t |
| Axle load | 17.4 t |
Power
| Property | German Reichsbahn E 63 E 63 05 to 07 |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 15.000 V 16,7 Hz |
| Hourly power | 710 kW (965 PS) |
| Continuous power | 650 kW (884 PS) |
| Top speed | 50 km/h |
| Starting effort | 118.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | German Reichsbahn E 63 E 63 05 to 07 |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.27 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 13.8 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
