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South African classes 5E and 5E1
The 5E and 5E1, developed in England, are considered the best-known South African electric locomotives. A total of 160 5E were built in three series by English Electric and the Vulcan Foundry. Since they were often us...
General
| Property | South African classes 5E and 5E1 Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1959-1968 |
| Manufacturers | Metropolitan-Vickers, Union Carriage & Wagon |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (Cape gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | South African classes 5E and 5E1 Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.49 m |
| Wheelbase | 10.97 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.43 m |
| Service weight | 86.4 t |
| Adhesive weight | 86.4 t |
| Axle load | 21.6 t |
Power
| Property | South African classes 5E and 5E1 Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - DC |
| Electric systems | 3.000 V |
| Hourly power | 1,939 kW (2,636 PS) |
| Continuous power | 1,456 kW (1,980 PS) |
| Top speed | 97 km/h |
| Starting effort | 250.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | South African classes 5E and 5E1 Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.39 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 22.5 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
