BBC 1042.5

Built by BBC, ELIN, Siemens, SGP

Top speed

150 km/h

93 mph

Power output

3,808 kW

5,107 hp

Weight

84 t

185,188 lb

Length

16.2 m

53 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1963–1977

Overview of the BBC 1042.5

Explore the powerful 1042.5 electric locomotive, a true workhorse of the rails.

This robust machine boasts a top speed of 150 km/h and an impressive power output of 3808 kW, making it a reliable performer for both Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) and Centralbahn AG in Switzerland.

Built between 1963 and 1977 by leading manufacturers like BBC, ELIN, Siemens, and SGP, the 1042.5 features a durable construction, weighing 84 tonnes and measuring 16.2 meters in length.

Its advanced 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric system and Bo'Bo' UIC axle configuration ensure efficient operation on standard 1435 mm gauge tracks.

Additionally, the Austrian Society for Railway History (ÖGEG) preserves this significant locomotive, recognizing its historical contribution to railway transport.

BBC 1042.5 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	ÖBB 1042
Built by	BBC, ELIN, Siemens, SGP · 1963–1977
Top speed	150 km/h93 mph	93 mph
Power output	3,808 kW5,107 hp	5,107 hp
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	16.2 m53 ft 2 in	53 ft 2 in
Weight	84 t185,188 lb	185,188 lb