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German Reichsbahn E 18
As early as the first half of the 1930s, the Reichsbahn noticed that electric locomotives would soon be needed for speeds well in excess of 120 km/h. The E 04 that had just been introduced could be approved for runnin...
General
| Property | German Reichsbahn E 18Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1935-1939, 1954-1955 |
| Manufacturers | mechanical part: Krupp, electrical part: AEG |
| Wheel arrangement | 1-D-1 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | German Reichsbahn E 18Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.92 m |
| Wheelbase | 12.80 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 7.20 m |
| Service weight | 108.5 t |
| Adhesive weight | 72.4 t |
| Axle load | 18.1 t |
Power
| Property | German Reichsbahn E 18Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 15.000 V 16,7 Hz |
| Hourly power | 3,040 kW (4,133 PS) |
| Continuous power | 2,840 kW (3,861 PS) |
| Top speed | 150 km/h |
| Starting effort | 206.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | German Reichsbahn E 18Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.45 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 28.0 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.50 |
