ASJ El 10

Built by ASEA, ASJ, Thune

Top speed

45 km/h

28 mph

Power output

515 kW

691 hp

Weight

47.3 t

104,279 lb

Length

9.6 m

31 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1931–1952

17 units

Overview of the ASJ El 10

Discover the El 10, a historic electric locomotive that once served the Norwegian State Railways (NSB).

Built between 1931 and 1952 by ASEA, ASJ, and Thune, this robust locomotive features a C-axle configuration.

With a power output of 515 kW and a tractive effort of 110 kN, the El 10 was well-equipped to reach a top speed of 45 km/h.

Weighing 47.3 tonnes and measuring 9.6 meters in length, it represents compact yet capable engineering from its era.

Operating on a 1435 mm gauge and powered by a 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric system, the El 10 was a significant part of Norway's railway network.

The El 10 stands as a fascinating piece of Norwegian railway history.