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Electric locomotive

Maffei E 52

Built by Maffei, WASSEG

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Power output
1,660 kW
2,226 hp
Weight
140 t
308,647 lb
Length
17.21 m
56 ft 6 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1924–1925
35 units

Overview of the Maffei E 52

Discover the E 52 electric locomotive, a remarkable piece of German railway history. Built between 1924 and 1925 by Maffei and WASSEG, this powerful locomotive served Deutsche Bahn AG as the DB 152 class.

With a robust design featuring a 2'B B2' UIC axle configuration, the E 52 boasts a significant presence at 17.21 meters long and weighing 140 tons. Its electric systems operate on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz, enabling it to reach a top speed of 90 km/h, demonstrating a notable capacity for its era.

This standard gauge (1435 mm) electric locomotive was a testament to the advancements in electric traction technology during the early 20th century, representing a key development in efficient rail transport.

Maffei E 52 technical specifications

Value
Built byMaffei, WASSEG · 1924–192535 units
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Power output1,660 kW2,226 hp
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement2'B B2'
Length17.21 m56 ft 6 in
Weight140 t308,647 lb

Operators of the Maffei E 52

Railway companies that have operated the E 52, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 152Germany

Maffei E 52 photos

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