© trainspo.comBBC E 10.12
Built by Krupp, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Siemens, BBC, AEG
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | E 10 | |
| Built by | Krupp, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Siemens, BBC, AEG · 1962–196931 units | |
| Power output | 3,620 kW4,854 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 275 kN61,822 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 16.49 m54 ft 1 in | |
| Weight | 85 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| AKE-Eisenbahntouristik | AKE 113 | Germany |
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB 112.0 | Germany |
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB 113 | Germany |
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB E 10.12 | Germany |
| Train Rental International | TRI 113 | Germany |
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