LEW E 42

Built by LEW

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

2,920 kW

3,916 hp

Length

16.26 m

53 ft 4 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1962–1976

292 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the LEW E 42

Discover the E 42 electric locomotive, a robust and versatile workhorse of the railways.

This powerful engine boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and a formidable tractive effort of 245 kN, making it suitable for a wide range of heavy-duty tasks.

Built by LEW between 1962 and 1976, the E 42 operates on a 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric system and features a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

With a length of 16.26 meters and a power output of 2920 kW, this Bo'Bo' classified locomotive has served numerous railway companies across Germany and Switzerland, including Deutsche Bahn AG and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.

Its impressive specifications and enduring presence on the tracks highlight its significance in railway history.

LEW E 42 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	LEW · 1962–1976292 units
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	2,920 kW3,916 hp	3,916 hp
Tractive effort	245 kN55,078 lbf	55,078 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	16.26 m53 ft 4 in	53 ft 4 in

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Operators of the LEW E 42

Railway companies that have operated the E 42, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
BayernBahn GmbH	BYB 142	Germany
Deutsche Bahn AG	DB 142	Germany
Deutsche Privatbahn GmbH	DP 142	Germany
Eisenbahn Gesellschaft Potsdam mbH	EGP 142	Germany
Eisenbahn-Bau- und Betriebsgesellschaft Pressnitztalbahn	PRESS 242	Germany
Erfurter Bahnservice GmbH	EBS 142	Germany
Georgs-Verkehrs-GmbH	GVG 109	Germany
Muldental Eisenbahnverkehrsgesellschaft mbH	MTEG 142	Germany
Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf e.V	SEM 242	Germany
Westfälische Almetalbahn GmbH	WAB 142	Germany
Centralbahn AG	CBB 242	Switzerland
Lokoop AG	Lokoop Ae 476	Switzerland
Schweizerische Südostbahn AG	SOB Ae 476	Switzerland