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German Reichsbahn E 15

E 15 01 on an SSW works photo

In the first planning phase of standard electric locomotives, the Reichsbahn still thought of models with large motors and rod drive, but at that time there were already different approaches for single-axle drives els...

General

Property German Reichsbahn E 15Remove
Built 1927
Manufacturers mechanical part: Borsig, electrical part: SSW
Wheel arrangement 1-B+B-1
Gauge 1,435 mm (Standard gauge)

Dimensions and weights

Property German Reichsbahn E 15Remove
Length 16.84 m
Wheelbase 13.80 m
Rigid wheelbase 3.40 m
Service weight 103.5 t
Adhesive weight 73.5 t
Axle load 18.8 t

Power

Property German Reichsbahn E 15Remove
Power source electric - AC
Hourly power 2,760 kW (3,753 PS)
Continuous power 2,280 kW (3,100 PS)
Top speed 110 km/h
Starting effort 205.0 kN

Calculated values

Property German Reichsbahn E 15Remove
Factor of adhesion 1 : 3.52
Power-to-weight ratio 26.7 kW/t
Adhesive weight/Total 1 : 1.41
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