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South African class 23E (Bombardier TRAXX Africa F100)
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South Africa | 2017
240 produced
Triple heading in January 2019 in front of an ore train
Triple heading in January 2019 in front of an ore train
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One part of a huge contract from Transnet Freight Rail for the construction of 1,064 modern locomotives is the class 23E electric locomotive. Designed by Bombardier as part of the TRAXX family, 240 were built in South Africa starting in 2017. Their bogies are similar to those of the IORE locomotives. They only have one cab and are designed for operation either under 25 kV AC or 3 kV DC. They are only used on the manganese ore line between Hotazel and Port Elizabeth, which uses both power systems on different sections of the route.

General
Builtsince 2017
ManufacturerBombardier, Transnet Engineering
Axle configC-C 
Gauge3 ft 6 in (Cape gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Rigid wheelbase12 ft 1 11/16 in
Service weight291,010 lbs
Adhesive weight291,010 lbs
Axle load48,502 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - AC/DC
Electric system25,000 V 50 Hz, 3,000 V
Continuous power5,096 hp (3,800 kW)
Top speed62 mph
Calculated Values
electric locomotive
freight
multi-system
Bombardier TRAXX
three-phase AC
last changed: 03/2025
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