© trainspo.comAEG E 44.5
Built by MSW, AEG
Overview of the AEG E 44.5
Discover the E 44.5, an iconic electric locomotive.
Built between 1933 and 1935 by MSW and AEG, this locomotive weighs 79 tons and measures 13.52 meters in length.
Designed for Deutsche Bahn AG, where it operates as class DB 144.5, the E 44.5 is capable of reaching a top speed of 80 km/h.
With a 1435 mm gauge and a 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric system, this Bo'Bo' locomotive represents a piece of German railway history.
AEG E 44.5 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | DB E 44 | |
| Built by | MSW, AEG · 1933–19358 units | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 13.52 m44 ft 4 in | |
| Weight | 79 t174,165 lb |
Operators of the AEG E 44.5
Railway companies that have operated the E 44.5, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB 144.5 | Germany |
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