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Electric locomotive

ASEA NSB El 15

Built by ASEA

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
5,400 kW
7,242 hp
Weight
132 t
291,010 lb
Length
19.8 m
65 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1967
6 units

Overview of the ASEA NSB El 15

Discover the NSB El 15, a powerful electric locomotive built by ASEA in 1967. This robust machine boasts an impressive 5400 kW power output and a substantial tractive effort of 420 kN, capable of reaching speeds up to 120 km/h.

Operating on a 1435 mm gauge with a Co'Co' wheel arrangement, the NSB El 15 measures 19.8 meters in length and weighs 132 tons. It is powered by 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems, making it a formidable presence on the tracks.

This versatile locomotive has a notable service history, having been operated by both the Norwegian State Railways (NSB) and Hector Rail in Sweden, where it was classified as Hector Rail 161. Its enduring reliability and capability have made it a respected workhorse in rail operations.

ASEA NSB El 15 technical specifications

Value
Built byASEA · 19676 units
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output5,400 kW7,242 hp
Tractive effort420 kN94,420 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length19.8 m65 ft 0 in
Weight132 t291,010 lb

Operators of the ASEA NSB El 15

Railway companies that have operated the NSB El 15, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Norwegian State RailwaysNSB El 15Norway
Hector RailHector Rail 161Sweden

ASEA NSB El 15 photos

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