BBC E 93

Built by AEG, BBC

Top speed

70 km/h

43 mph

Power output

2,502 kW

3,355 hp

Weight

118 t

260,145 lb

Length

17.7 m

58 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1933–1937

18 units

Overview of the BBC E 93

Explore the impressive E 93, a powerful electric locomotive that served the German Imperial Railway.

Built by AEG and BBC between 1933 and 1937, this classic locomotive boasts a robust construction and a remarkable tractive effort of 360 kN.

With a top speed of 70 km/h and a formidable weight of 118 tons, the E 93 was designed for demanding duties.

Featuring a Co'Co' axle configuration and operating on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems, this locomotive represents a significant piece of railway history.

Its substantial length of 17.7 meters and an impressive power output of 2502 kW underscore its capabilities on the 1435 mm standard gauge tracks.

Discover the legacy of the DRG E93, a testament to engineering excellence from a bygone era.

BBC E 93 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	AEG, BBC · 1933–193718 units
Top speed	70 km/h43 mph	43 mph
Power output	2,502 kW3,355 hp	3,355 hp
Tractive effort	360 kN80,931 lbf	80,931 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	Co'Co'
Length	17.7 m58 ft 1 in	58 ft 1 in
Weight	118 t260,145 lb	260,145 lb