BBC E 410

Built by Krupp, AEG, BBC

Top speed

150 km/h

93 mph

Power output

3,000 kW

4,023 hp

Weight

84 t

185,188 lb

Length

16.95 m

55 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1965

Overview of the BBC E 410

Discover the E 410 electric locomotive, a masterpiece of German engineering built by Krupp, AEG, and BBC in 1965.

This powerful locomotive is renowned for its versatility and reliability, boasting a top speed of 150 km/h and an impressive 3000 kW power output.

The E 410 is exceptionally adaptable, capable of operating with multiple electrical systems including 15 kV AC, 25 kV AC, 1.5 kV DC, and 3 kV DC, making it a truly multi-system electric locomotive.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, a length of 16.95 meters, and a weight of 84 tons, the E 410 is a robust and capable machine that served with Deutsche Bahn AG in the DB 184 class, representing a significant piece of railway technology history.

BBC E 410 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Krupp, AEG, BBC · 1965
Top speed	150 km/h93 mph	93 mph
Power output	3,000 kW4,023 hp	4,023 hp
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz 25 kV AC 50 Hz 1.5 kV DC 3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	16.95 m55 ft 7 in	55 ft 7 in
Weight	84 t185,188 lb	185,188 lb