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Electric locomotive

Krauss E 16

Built by Krauss, BBC

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Weight
110 t
242,508 lb
Length
16.3 m
53 ft 6 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1926–1933
21 units
Axle arrangement
1'Do'1'

Overview of the Krauss E 16

Discover the elegant E 16 electric locomotive, a masterpiece of engineering from Krauss and BBC, built between 1926 and 1933.

This icon of Deutsche Bahn AG, native to Germany, boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and is designed for standard gauge of 1435 mm.

With a length of 16.3 meters and weighing 110 tons, the E 16 embodies reliability and performance.

It operates on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz and carries the UIC axle designation 1'Do'1', highlighting its impressive construction.

The E 16, also known as the DB 116, is a piece of German railway history that continues to captivate.

Krauss E 16 technical specifications

Value
Built byKrauss, BBC · 1926–193321 units
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1'Do'1'
Length16.3 m53 ft 6 in
Weight110 t242,508 lb
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Operators of the Krauss E 16

Railway companies that have operated the E 16, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 116Germany

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