LHW E 77

Built by BMAG, Krauss, LHW

Top speed

65 km/h

40 mph

Power output

1,600 kW

2,146 hp

Weight

113 t

249,122 lb

Length

16.25 m

53 ft 4 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1924–1926

56 units

Overview of the LHW E 77

Discover the E 77, a robust electric locomotive built between 1924 and 1926 by renowned manufacturers like BMAG, Krauss, and LHW. This powerful machine was a workhorse of its time, designed for demanding railway operations.

With a UIC axle arrangement of (1'B)(B1'), the E 77 boasted a significant 1600 kW power output and an impressive tractive effort of 235 kN. It was capable of reaching a top speed of 65 km/h, proving its mettle in heavy hauling.

Operating on a 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electrical system, the E 77 served with the Deutsche Reichsbahn (DR). Today, this piece of railway history is preserved and can be admired at the DB Museum in Germany, showcasing its lasting legacy.

LHW E 77 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BMAG, Krauss, LHW · 1924–192656 units
Top speed	65 km/h40 mph	40 mph
Power output	1,600 kW2,146 hp	2,146 hp
Tractive effort	235 kN52,830 lbf	52,830 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'B)(B1')
Length	16.25 m53 ft 4 in	53 ft 4 in
Weight	113 t249,122 lb	249,122 lb