© trainspo.comHenschel BR 194
Built by AEG, SSW, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Henschel, Floridsdorf
Overview of the Henschel BR 194
Experience the power of the BR 194 electric locomotive, a robust and efficient machine built for heavy hauling. With a top speed of 100 km/h and a substantial 3000 kW power output, this locomotive commands respect on the rails.
Manufactured between 1940 and 1956 by esteemed companies like AEG, SSW, Krauss-Maffei, and Henschel, the BR 194 features a sturdy Co'Co' axle configuration and an impressive tractive effort of 363 kN. Its 18.6-meter length is expertly designed for the 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electrical system.
This remarkable locomotive has been operated by key rail operators, including Deutsche Bahn AG and Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), and is recognized in historical collections. Explore the legacy and impressive technical capabilities of the BR 194.
Henschel BR 194 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | AEG, SSW, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Henschel, Floridsdorf · 1940–1956 | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 3,000 kW4,023 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 363 kN81,606 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 18.6 m61 ft 0 in |
Operators of the Henschel 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 |
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