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Electric locomotive

Henschel 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 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
Built byAEG, SSW, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Henschel, Floridsdorf · 1940–1956
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output3,000 kW4,023 hp
Tractive effort363 kN81,606 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length18.6 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.

OperatorClassCountry
1. österreichische Straßenbahn- und Eisenbahn Klub1.öSEK 1020Austria
Austrian Federal RailwaysÖBB 1020Austria
Austrian Society for Railway HistoryÖGEG 1020Austria
Salzburger Lokal BahnSLB 1020Austria
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 194Germany
Rail4UR4U 194Germany

Henschel BR 194 photos

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