Krauss-Maffei E 44

Built by SSW, Krauss-Maffei, Henschel, Floridsdorf

Top speed

90 km/h

56 mph

Power output

1,860 kW

2,494 hp

Weight

78 t

171,960 lb

Length

15.29 m

50 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1932–1955

187 units

Overview of the Krauss-Maffei E 44

Discover the E 44 electric locomotive, an icon of German railway engineering.

Built between 1932 and 1955 by renowned manufacturers like SSW, Krauss-Maffei, Henschel, and Floridsdorf, this impressive machine is designed for the 1435 mm standard gauge.

With a power output of 1860 kW and a top speed of 90 km/h, the DB E 44 was a cornerstone of rail transport.

Its Bo'Bo' axle configuration and a weight of 78 tons make it a robust and reliable locomotive, previously operated by Deutsche Bahn AG and Deutsche Reichsbahn, and now preserved by the Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf.

Explore the history and performance of this emblematic engine.

Krauss-Maffei E 44 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	DB E 44
Built by	SSW, Krauss-Maffei, Henschel, Floridsdorf · 1932–1955187 units
Top speed	90 km/h56 mph	56 mph
Power output	1,860 kW2,494 hp	2,494 hp
Tractive effort	196 kN44,063 lbf	44,063 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	Bo'Bo'
Length	15.29 m50 ft 2 in	50 ft 2 in
Weight	78 t171,960 lb	171,960 lb