ELIN 1042.5

Built by BBC, ELIN, Siemens, SGP

Top speed

150 km/h

93 mph

Power output

3,808 kW

5,107 hp

Weight

84 t

185,188 lb

Length

16.2 m

53 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1963–1977

Overview of the ELIN 1042.5

Discover the robust ÖBB 1042 series electric locomotive, a powerful workhorse in Swiss and Austrian railway history.

Built by BBC, ELIN, Siemens, and SGP between 1963 and 1977, this Bo'Bo' class locomotive boasts an impressive 3808 kW power output and a top speed of 150 km/h.

Measuring 16.2 meters in length and weighing 84 tons, the ÖBB 1042 features a 1435 mm gauge and operates on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems, making it a versatile and reliable choice for various railway operations.

Explore the legacy of the CBB 1042.5 operated by Centralbahn AG and the ÖBB 1042.5 from the Austrian Federal Railways and ÖGEG.

ELIN 1042.5 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	ÖBB 1042
Built by	BBC, ELIN, Siemens, SGP · 1963–1977
Top speed	150 km/h93 mph	93 mph
Power output	3,808 kW5,107 hp	5,107 hp
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	16.2 m53 ft 2 in	53 ft 2 in
Weight	84 t185,188 lb	185,188 lb