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Electric locomotive

Krauss-Maffei E 10

Built by Krupp, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Siemens, AEG, BBC

Top speed
150 km/h
93 mph
Power output
3,620 kW
4,854 hp
Weight
85 t
187,393 lb
Length
16.49 m
54 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1956–1969
385 units

Overview of the Krauss-Maffei E 10

Discover the iconic E 10 electric locomotive, a testament to German engineering prowess that has been powering trains across Germany since the late 1950s.

Developed by renowned manufacturers like Krupp and Henschel, this powerful locomotive boasts an impressive top speed of 150 km/h and a formidable power output of 3620 kW. With its distinctive Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and a length of 16.49 meters, the E 10 stands as a symbol of efficiency and reliability in rail transport.

Throughout its history, the E 10 has served various railway operators in Germany and Switzerland, including Deutsche Bahn AG, as well as specialized companies for special trains and vehicle technology. Its versatility and enduring legacy continue to make it a captivating sight on the tracks today.

Experience the strength and elegance of the E 10, an icon that has significantly shaped the evolution of electric traction.

Krauss-Maffei E 10 technical specifications

Value
SeriesE 10
Built byKrupp, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Siemens, AEG, BBC · 1956–1969385 units
Top speed150 km/h93 mph
Power output3,620 kW4,854 hp
Tractive effort257 kN57,776 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length16.49 m54 ft 1 in
Weight85 t187,393 lb

Operators of the Krauss-Maffei E 10

Railway companies that have operated the E 10, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Bahn Touristik ExpressBTEX 110Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 110Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 115Germany
Eisenbahn-Bau- und Betriebsgesellschaft PressnitztalbahnPRESS 110Germany
Euro Express SonderzügeEURO 110Germany
GfF Gesellschaft f. FahrzeugtechnikGfF 110Germany
GfF Gesellschaft f. FahrzeugtechnikGfF 115Germany
Lok-PartnerLok-Partner 110Germany
National Express RailNXG 110Germany
Train Rental InternationalTRI 110Germany
Centralbahn AGCBB 110Switzerland

Krauss-Maffei E 10 photos

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