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South African class 17E
139 electric locomotives of the class 17E were created in 1993 and 1994 by rebuilding locomotives of the class 6E1. Their electrics were modernized with improved wheelslip control and regenerative braking systems. The...
General
| Property | South African class 17ERemove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1993-1994 |
| Manufacturers | Union Carriage & Wagon |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (Cape gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | South African class 17ERemove |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.49 m |
| Wheelbase | 11.28 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.43 m |
| Service weight | 88.9 t |
| Adhesive weight | 88.9 t |
| Axle load | 22.2 t |
Power
| Property | South African class 17ERemove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - DC |
| Electric systems | 3.000 V |
| Continuous power | 2,252 kW (3,062 PS) |
| Top speed | 113 km/h |
| Starting effort | 311.4 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | South African class 17ERemove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 2.80 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 25.3 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
