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Electric locomotive

BBC E 10.12

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

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
1962–1969
31 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BBC E 10.12

Discover the E 10.12, an iconic electric locomotive built between 1962 and 1969 by renowned German manufacturers such as Krupp, Henschel, and Siemens.

This robust Bo'Bo' locomotive, boasting an impressive 3620 kW power output and 275 kN tractive effort, weighed 85 tons and measured 16.49 meters in length.

The E 10.12 served with Deutsche Bahn AG under various designations, including DB 112.0, DB 113, and DB E 10.12, and also operated with AKE-Eisenbahntouristik and Train Rental International.

With its standard gauge of 1435 mm and 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz power supply, the E 10.12 represents a significant piece of German railway history and engineering.

BBC E 10.12 technical specifications

Value
SeriesE 10
Built byKrupp, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Siemens, BBC, AEG · 1962–196931 units
Power output3,620 kW4,854 hp
Tractive effort275 kN61,822 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length16.49 m54 ft 1 in
Weight85 t187,393 lb

Operators of the BBC E 10.12

Railway companies that have operated the E 10.12, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
AKE-EisenbahntouristikAKE 113Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 112.0Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 113Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB E 10.12Germany
Train Rental InternationalTRI 113Germany

BBC E 10.12 photos

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