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German Reichsbahn E 44

244 128 as one of the last operational in April 1990 near Weißenfels

The E 44 was a four-axle electric locomotive for all train types, which broke new ground for German electric locomotive construction with its design and can be regarded as a model for almost all later classes. It was ...

General

Property German Reichsbahn E 44Remove
Built 1932-1951
Manufacturers mechanical part: Krauss-Maffei, Henschel, Floridsdorf, electrical part: SSW
Wheel arrangement B-B
Gauge 1,435 mm (Standard gauge)

Dimensions and weights

Property German Reichsbahn E 44Remove
Length 15.29 m
Wheelbase 9.80 m
Rigid wheelbase 3.50 m
Service weight 78 t
Adhesive weight 78 t
Axle load 19.5 t

Power

Property German Reichsbahn E 44Remove
Power source electric - AC
Electric systems 15.000 V 16,7 Hz
Hourly power 2,200 kW (2,991 PS)
Continuous power 1,860 kW (2,529 PS)
Top speed 90 km/h
Starting effort 196.0 kN

Calculated values

Property German Reichsbahn E 44Remove
Factor of adhesion 1 : 3.90
Power-to-weight ratio 28.2 kW/t
Adhesive weight/Total 1 : 1.00
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