Krauss-Maffei 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 Krauss-Maffei BR 194

Discover the impressive BR 194, a powerful electric locomotive with a rich history.

This iconic "German Crocodile" has served various railway operators, including Deutsche Bahn AG, Austrian Federal Railways, and more.

Built between 1940 and 1956 by renowned manufacturers like AEG and Krupp, the BR 194 boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and a formidable power output of 3000 kW.

Its robust Co'Co' wheel arrangement and substantial tractive effort of 363 kN make it a workhorse on the rails.

With a length of 18.6 meters and operating on a 1435 mm gauge, the BR 194 is equipped with 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems, ensuring efficient operation.

Explore the enduring legacy of this classic locomotive.

Krauss-Maffei 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 Krauss-Maffei 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