Floridsdorf BR 194

Built by AEG, SSW, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Henschel, Floridsdorf

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

3,000 kW

4,023 hp

Length

18.6 m

61 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1940–1956

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the Floridsdorf BR 194

Discover the powerful BR 194, an iconic electric locomotive renowned for its impressive performance and versatile service across Austria and Germany.

This robust machine, often referred to by its Austrian designation ÖBB 1020, boasts a formidable 3000 kW power output and a tractive effort of 363 kN, making it a true workhorse on the rails.

Built by a consortium of leading manufacturers including AEG, SSW, and Krauss-Maffei, the BR 194 series was produced between 1940 and 1956, contributing significantly to rail operations during a crucial period.

With a top speed of 100 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, this Co'Co' locomotive is a testament to advanced engineering, serving with distinction in various capacities, from Deutsche Bahn AG to the Austrian Federal Railways and specialized historical societies.

Explore the legacy of the BR 194, a symbol of reliable and efficient electric traction that continues to capture the imagination of railway enthusiasts.

Floridsdorf BR 194 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	AEG, SSW, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Henschel, Floridsdorf · 1940–1956
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	3,000 kW4,023 hp	4,023 hp
Tractive effort	363 kN81,606 lbf	81,606 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	18.6 m61 ft 0 in	61 ft 0 in

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Operators of the Floridsdorf BR 194

Railway companies that have operated the BR 194, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
1. österreichische Straßenbahn- und Eisenbahn Klub	1.öSEK 1020	Austria
Austrian Federal Railways	ÖBB 1020	Austria
Austrian Society for Railway History	ÖGEG 1020	Austria
Salzburger Lokal Bahn	SLB 1020	Austria
Deutsche Bahn AG	DB 194	Germany
Rail4U	R4U 194	Germany