© trainspo.comAdtranz EL 2000
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Overview of the Adtranz EL 2000
Discover the powerful EL 2000 electric locomotive, built by Adtranz between 1999 and 2000. This impressive machine weighs 140 tonnes and boasts a formidable 2800 kW power output, ready to tackle demanding railway tasks.
Operating in Germany for RWE AG as the RWE EL 2000, this locomotive is engineered for efficiency. It reaches a top speed of 60 km/h and delivers a substantial tractive effort of 500 kN. Its electrical system is designed for 6 kV AC 50 Hz, and it features a Bo'Bo' axle configuration.
The EL 2000 runs on standard 1435 mm gauge track, making it a valuable asset for industrial and freight operations. Its robust construction and advanced technical specifications ensure reliability across various rail networks.
Explore the capabilities of the EL 2000, a testament to modern railway engineering. This electric locomotive continues to demonstrate its strength and versatility on German lines.
Adtranz EL 2000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Adtranz · 1999–200010 units | |
| Top speed | 60 km/h37 mph | |
| Power output | 2,800 kW3,755 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 500 kN112,405 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Weight | 140 t308,647 lb |
Operators of the Adtranz EL 2000
Railway companies that have operated the EL 2000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| RWE AG | RWE EL 2000 | Germany |
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