AEG E 93

Built by AEG, BBC

Top speed

70 km/h

43 mph

Power output

2,502 kW

3,355 hp

Weight

118 t

260,145 lb

Length

17.7 m

58 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1933–1937

18 units

Overview of the AEG E 93

Discover the impressive DRG E93 electric locomotive, a testament to German engineering from the 1930s.

Built by AEG and BBC between 1933 and 1937, this powerful machine was designed for demanding freight operations.

With its robust construction, the E93 boasts a substantial weight of 118 tons and a formidable tractive effort of 360 kN, making it a true workhorse.

Operating on standard gauge tracks (1435 mm), it draws power from a 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electrical system, delivering an impressive power output of 2502 kW.

Its Co'Co' wheel arrangement and a top speed of 70 km/h highlight its capability for hauling heavy loads efficiently across the German Imperial Railway network.

Learn more about the legacy of the DRG E93 and its role in shaping rail transport history.

AEG E 93 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	AEG, BBC · 1933–193718 units
Top speed	70 km/h43 mph	43 mph
Power output	2,502 kW3,355 hp	3,355 hp
Tractive effort	360 kN80,931 lbf	80,931 lbf
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	17.7 m58 ft 1 in	58 ft 1 in
Weight	118 t260,145 lb	260,145 lb