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Siemens E 10

Built by Krupp, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Siemens, AEG, BBC

Top speed
150 km/h
93 mph
Power output
3,620 kW
4,854 hp
Weight
85 t
187,393 lb
Length
16.49 m
54 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1956–1969
385 units

Overview of the Siemens E 10

Discover the iconic E 10 electric locomotive, a versatile powerhouse built between 1956 and 1969.

This German-designed locomotive boasts a top speed of 150 km/h and a robust power output of 3620 kW, making it suitable for a variety of rail operations.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a length of 16.49 meters, the E 10 is a classic example of German engineering, renowned for its reliability and performance on the rails.

Its Bo'Bo' axle configuration and substantial tractive effort of 257 kN have allowed it to serve various operators across Germany and Switzerland, including Deutsche Bahn AG, Centralbahn AG, and Bahn Touristik Express.

Siemens E 10 technical specifications

Value
SeriesE 10
Built byKrupp, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Siemens, AEG, BBC · 1956–1969385 units
Top speed150 km/h93 mph
Power output3,620 kW4,854 hp
Tractive effort257 kN57,776 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length16.49 m54 ft 1 in
Weight85 t187,393 lb

Operators of the Siemens E 10

Railway companies that have operated the E 10, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Bahn Touristik ExpressBTEX 110Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 110Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 115Germany
Eisenbahn-Bau- und Betriebsgesellschaft PressnitztalbahnPRESS 110Germany
Euro Express SonderzügeEURO 110Germany
GfF Gesellschaft f. FahrzeugtechnikGfF 110Germany
GfF Gesellschaft f. FahrzeugtechnikGfF 115Germany
Lok-PartnerLok-Partner 110Germany
National Express RailNXG 110Germany
Train Rental InternationalTRI 110Germany
Centralbahn AGCBB 110Switzerland

Siemens E 10 photos

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