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German Federal Railway E 41
The E 41 was developed as a standard locomotive for commuter traffic and for passenger traffic on branch lines. The aim of the development was to achieve an axle load of 15 tonnes despite a maximum speed of 120 km/h. ...
General
| Property | German Federal Railway E 41 141 227 to 451 |
|---|---|
| Built | 1956-1971 |
| Manufacturers | mechanical part: Krupp, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, electrical part: SSW, BBC, AEG |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | German Federal Railway E 41 141 227 to 451 |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.62 m |
| Wheelbase | 11.30 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.40 m |
| Service weight | 72.5 t |
| Adhesive weight | 72.5 t |
| Axle load | 18.1 t |
Power
| Property | German Federal Railway E 41 141 227 to 451 |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 15.000 V 16,7 Hz |
| Hourly power | 2,400 kW (3,263 PS) |
| Continuous power | 2,310 kW (3,141 PS) |
| Top speed | 120 km/h |
| Starting effort | 216.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | German Federal Railway E 41 141 227 to 451 |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.29 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 33.1 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
