Siemens 1042.5

Built by BBC, ELIN, Siemens, SGP

Top speed

150 km/h

93 mph

Power output

3,808 kW

5,107 hp

Weight

84 t

185,188 lb

Length

16.2 m

53 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1963–1977

Overview of the Siemens 1042.5

Discover the powerful ÖBB 1042.5 electric locomotive, a versatile workhorse designed for diverse railway operations.

Built between 1963 and 1977 by renowned manufacturers like BBC, ELIN, Siemens, and SGP, this locomotive boasts impressive specifications.

With a top speed of 150 km/h and a substantial power output of 3808 kW, the ÖBB 1042.5 is capable of handling demanding routes and heavy loads. Its 1435 mm gauge and Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement ensure stability and efficiency.

This electric locomotive has served with distinction in Austria under Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) and continues to be maintained by the Austrian Society for Railway History (ÖGEG). It has also seen service in Switzerland with Centralbahn AG.

Explore the robust engineering and historical significance of the ÖBB 1042.5, a true icon of railway technology.

Siemens 1042.5 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	ÖBB 1042
Built by	BBC, ELIN, Siemens, SGP · 1963–1977
Top speed	150 km/h93 mph	93 mph
Power output	3,808 kW5,107 hp	5,107 hp
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	16.2 m53 ft 2 in	53 ft 2 in
Weight	84 t185,188 lb	185,188 lb