Krupp DRG E18

Built by AEG, Krupp

Top speed

150 km/h

93 mph

Power output

2,840 kW

3,809 hp

Weight

109 t

240,304 lb

Length

16.92 m

55 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1935–1955

55 units

Overview of the Krupp DRG E18

Discover the powerful DRG E18 electric locomotive, a true icon of German railway engineering.

Built between 1935 and 1955 by AEG and Krupp, this impressive machine boasts a top speed of 150 km/h and a substantial weight of 109 tons.

With a formidable power output of 2840 kW and a tractive effort of 206 kN, the DRG E18 is capable of handling demanding routes, operating on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems.

Its 1'Do'1' UIC axle arrangement and 1435 mm gauge ensure smooth and stable running.

Experience the legacy of this classic locomotive, which served with Deutsche Bahn AG, German Imperial Railway, and even found a role with Austrian Federal Railways and the Austrian Society for Railway History.

Krupp DRG E18 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	AEG, Krupp · 1935–195555 units
Top speed	150 km/h93 mph	93 mph
Power output	2,840 kW3,809 hp	3,809 hp
Tractive effort	206 kN46,311 lbf	46,311 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	1'Do'1'
Length	16.92 m55 ft 6 in	55 ft 6 in
Weight	109 t240,304 lb	240,304 lb

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Operators of the Krupp DRG E18

Railway companies that have operated the DRG E18, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Austrian Federal Railways	ÖBB 1018	Austria
Austrian Society for Railway History	ÖGEG 1018	Austria
Deutsche Bahn AG	DB 118	Germany
German Imperial Railway	DRG E18	Germany