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Electric locomotive

LEW DR 243 / DB 143

Built by LEW

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
3,500 kW
4,694 hp
Weight
83 t
182,983 lb
Length
16.64 m
54 ft 7 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1984–1991
646 units

Overview of the LEW DR 243 / DB 143

Discover the powerful DR 243 / DB 143 electric locomotive, a workhorse of German railways renowned for its versatility and reliability.

Built between 1984 and 1991 by LEW, this robust locomotive boasts a significant power output of 3500 kW and can reach speeds of up to 120 km/h.

With a substantial weight of 83 tons and a length of 16.64 meters, the DR 243 / DB 143 is a capable machine for both passenger and freight services.

This iconic locomotive has served various railway companies, including Deutsche Bahn AG and DB Cargo Deutschland, as well as numerous private operators, demonstrating its enduring value in rail transport.

LEW DR 243 / DB 143 technical specifications

Value
SeriesLEW243
Built byLEW · 1984–1991646 units
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output3,500 kW4,694 hp
Tractive effort240 kN53,954 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length16.64 m54 ft 7 in
Weight83 t182,983 lb
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Operators of the LEW DR 243 / DB 143

Railway companies that have operated the DR 243 / DB 143, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
DB Bahnbau Gruppe GmbHDBB 143Germany
DB Cargo DeutschlandDBC 143Germany
DeltaRailDeltaRail 143Germany
DeltaRailDeltaRail 243Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 143Germany
Deutsche ReichsbahnDR 243Germany
EKO Transportgesellschaft mbHEKO 143Germany
Erfurter Bahnservice GmbHEBS 143Germany
Fahrzeugwerke KarsdorfFWK 143Germany
LoConnectLoConnect 143Germany
Mitteldeutsche Eisenbahn GesellschaftMEG 143Germany
Mitteldeutsche Eisenbahn GesellschaftMEG 600Germany
Netzwerkbahn SachsenNES 143Germany
RBH LogisticsRBH 143Germany
Salzland Rail ServiceSLRS 143Germany
SKL Umschlagservice Magdeburg GmbHSKLUS 143Germany
Wedler & Franz GbRWFL 143Germany
ArcelorMittalArcelorMittal 143Luxembourg
Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSOB 243Switzerland

LEW DR 243 / DB 143 photos

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