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Electric locomotive

NEBB El 8

Built by AEG, NEBB, Thune

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Power output
2,080 kW
2,789 hp
Weight
83 t
182,983 lb
Length
13.8 m
45 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1940–1949
16 units

Overview of the NEBB El 8

Discover the NSB El 8, an iconic electric locomotive that served the Norwegian State Railways.

Built between 1940 and 1949 by AEG, NEBB, and Thune, this machine represented a significant step forward in the country's electric traction.

With a power output of 2080 kW and a top speed of 110 km/h, the El 8 was perfectly equipped for the challenges of the Norwegian railway network.

Its robust and reliable design enabled it to operate effectively across an extensive network, solidifying its reputation among railway enthusiasts.

Technical specifications, including a weight of 83 tons and a tractive effort of 135 kN, highlight its impressive pulling power.

NEBB El 8 technical specifications

Value
Built byAEG, NEBB, Thune · 1940–194916 units
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Power output2,080 kW2,789 hp
Tractive effort135 kN30,349 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1'Do'1'
Length13.8 m45 ft 3 in
Weight83 t182,983 lb

Operators of the NEBB El 8

Railway companies that have operated the El 8, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Norwegian State RailwaysNSB El 8Norway

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