© trainspo.comKrauss-Maffei OSE 120
Built by Siemens, Krauss-Maffei
Overview of the Krauss-Maffei OSE 120
Discover the OSE 120, a powerful electric locomotive designed for high-speed performance.
This impressive machine, a product of Siemens and Krauss-Maffei, belongs to the esteemed EuroSprinter family, specifically the ES64P series.
Boasting a formidable 5000 kW power output and capable of reaching 200 km/h, the OSE 120 exemplifies engineering excellence and operational efficiency.
Primarily operating in Greece, it has served the Hellenic Railways Organisation and is now a vital asset for Rail Cargo Logistics Goldair.
With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a tractive effort of 300 kN, the OSE 120 plays a crucial role in modern railway logistics and transportation.
Krauss-Maffei OSE 120 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | ES64P | |
| Family | EuroSprinter | |
| Built by | Siemens, Krauss-Maffei · 1997–200530 units | |
| Top speed | 200 km/h124 mph | |
| Power output | 5,000 kW6,705 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 300 kN67,443 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 19.58 m64 ft 3 in | |
| Weight | 80 t176,370 lb |
Operators of the Krauss-Maffei OSE 120
Railway companies that have operated the OSE 120, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Hellenic Railways Organisation | OSE 120 | Greece |
| Hellenic Railways Organisation | OSE H.561 | Greece |
| Rail Cargo Logistics Goldair | RCLG 120 | Greece |
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