BBC E 10

Built by Krupp, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Siemens, AEG, BBC

Top speed

150 km/h

93 mph

Power output

3,620 kW

4,854 hp

Weight

85 t

187,393 lb

Length

16.49 m

54 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1956–1969

385 units

Overview of the BBC E 10

Discover the iconic E 10 electric locomotive, a powerful and versatile German-built engine renowned for its reliability and performance.

Manufactured between 1956 and 1969, this classic locomotive boasts a top speed of 150 km/h and a formidable power output of 3620 kW. Its robust Bo'Bo' axle arrangement and substantial weight of 85 tons ensure excellent stability for its 16.49-meter frame.

The E 10 has served various operators throughout its operational life, including Deutsche Bahn AG, and continues to be utilized by companies such as Bahn Touristik Express and Centralbahn AG, showcasing its enduring legacy in railway transport.

BBC E 10 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	E 10
Built by	Krupp, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Siemens, AEG, BBC · 1956–1969385 units
Top speed	150 km/h93 mph	93 mph
Power output	3,620 kW4,854 hp	4,854 hp
Tractive effort	257 kN57,776 lbf	57,776 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	Bo'Bo'
Length	16.49 m54 ft 1 in	54 ft 1 in
Weight	85 t187,393 lb	187,393 lb

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Operators of the BBC E 10

Railway companies that have operated the E 10, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Bahn Touristik Express	BTEX 110	Germany
Deutsche Bahn AG	DB 110	Germany
Deutsche Bahn AG	DB 115	Germany
Eisenbahn-Bau- und Betriebsgesellschaft Pressnitztalbahn	PRESS 110	Germany
Euro Express Sonderzüge	EURO 110	Germany
GfF Gesellschaft f. Fahrzeugtechnik	GfF 110	Germany
GfF Gesellschaft f. Fahrzeugtechnik	GfF 115	Germany
Lok-Partner	Lok-Partner 110	Germany
National Express Rail	NXG 110	Germany
Train Rental International	TRI 110	Germany
Centralbahn AG	CBB 110	Switzerland