AEG El 8

Built by AEG, NEBB, Thune

Top speed

110 km/h

68 mph

Power output

2,080 kW

2,789 hp

Weight

83 t

182,983 lb

Length

13.8 m

45 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1940–1949

16 units

Overview of the AEG El 8

Discover the powerful El 8 electric locomotive, a historic workhorse of the Norwegian State Railways (NSB).

Built between 1940 and 1949 by AEG, NEBB, and Thune, this robust locomotive boasts a significant power output of 2080 kW and a tractive effort of 135 kN, making it ideal for demanding routes.

With a top speed of 110 km/h and a substantial weight of 83 tons, the El 8 is designed for efficiency and reliability on the 1435 mm gauge tracks.

Its imposing '1'Do'1'' UIC axle configuration and a length of 13.8 meters underscore its formidable presence on the railway.

Operating on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems, the El 8 is a testament to early 20th-century engineering and a vital piece of Norwegian railway history.

AEG El 8 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	AEG, NEBB, Thune · 1940–194916 units
Top speed	110 km/h68 mph	68 mph
Power output	2,080 kW2,789 hp	2,789 hp
Tractive effort	135 kN30,349 lbf	30,349 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	1'Do'1'
Length	13.8 m45 ft 3 in	45 ft 3 in
Weight	83 t182,983 lb	182,983 lb