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Czechoslovak State Railways class E 479.1

ZSSK 131 in August 2008 in Spišská Nová Ves

Starting in 1980, the ČSD had a total of 50 class E 479.1 two-section locomotives built for the steep gradients in Slovakia. Technically, they largely corresponded to the ES499.1 developed at the same time. However, t...

General

Property Czechoslovak State Railways class E 479.1Remove
Built 1980-1982
Manufacturers Škoda
Wheel arrangement B-B+B-B
Gauge 1,435 mm (Standard gauge)

Dimensions and weights

Property Czechoslovak State Railways class E 479.1Remove
Length 34.54 m
Wheelbase 11.37 m
Rigid wheelbase 3.20 m
Service weight 169 t
Adhesive weight 169 t
Axle load 21.1 t

Power

Property Czechoslovak State Railways class E 479.1Remove
Power source electric - DC
Electric systems 3.000 V
Hourly power 5,000 kW (6,798 PS)
Continuous power 4,480 kW (6,091 PS)
Top speed 100 km/h
Starting effort 350.0 kN

Calculated values

Property Czechoslovak State Railways class E 479.1Remove
Factor of adhesion 1 : 4.74
Power-to-weight ratio 29.6 kW/t
Adhesive weight/Total 1 : 1.00
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