BBC 1044

Built by BBC, ELIN, Siemens, SGP

Top speed

160 km/h

99 mph

Power output

5,200 kW

6,973 hp

Weight

84 t

185,188 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1976–1995

217 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BBC 1044

Discover the robust ÖBB 1044 electric locomotive, a powerful workhorse designed for the Austrian Federal Railways.

Built by a consortium of BBC, ELIN, Siemens, and SGP between 1976 and 1995, this locomotive boasts impressive specifications.

With a top speed of 160 km/h and a significant power output of 5200 kW, the 1044 is capable of handling demanding rail operations. Its 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems ensure efficient energy utilization.

Weighing 84 tons and featuring a Bo'Bo' axle arrangement on a 1435 mm gauge track, the ÖBB 1044 represents a significant piece of railway engineering history.

BBC 1044 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	1044
Built by	BBC, ELIN, Siemens, SGP · 1976–1995217 units
Top speed	160 km/h99 mph	99 mph
Power output	5,200 kW6,973 hp	6,973 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'
Weight	84 t185,188 lb	185,188 lb