© trainspo.comABB DE 1024
Built by ABB, Krupp, MaK
Overview of the ABB DE 1024
Discover the DE 1024, a powerful and versatile diesel locomotive designed for freight transport.
Built in 1989 by ABB, Krupp, and MaK, this impressive machine features a Co'Co' axle arrangement and a top speed of 160 km/h.
With its robust construction, the DE 1024 boasts a length of 20.96 meters and a weight of 117 tons, powered by a MaK 12M282 prime mover delivering a substantial tractive effort of 405 kN.
Currently in service with Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG (HGK) in Germany, the DE 1024 demonstrates its efficiency and capability in demanding rail operations, making it a valuable addition for enthusiasts of modern diesel traction.
ABB DE 1024 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | ABB, Krupp, MaK · 19893 units | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Tractive effort | 405 kN91,048 lbf | |
| Prime mover | MaK 12M282 | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 20.96 m68 ft 9 in | |
| Width | 2.91 m9 ft 7 in | |
| Height | 4.17 m13 ft 8 in | |
| Weight | 117 t257,941 lb |
Operators of the ABB DE 1024
Railway companies that have operated the DE 1024, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG | HGK DE 1024 | Germany |
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