© trainspo.comSiemens E 10
Built by Krupp, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Siemens, AEG, BBC
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | E 10 | |
| Built by | Krupp, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Siemens, AEG, BBC · 1956–1969385 units | |
| Top speed | 150 km/h93 mph | |
| Power output | 3,620 kW4,854 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 257 kN57,776 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 16.49 m54 ft 1 in | |
| Weight | 85 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Bahn Touristik Express | BTEX 110 | Germany |
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB 110 | Germany |
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB 115 | Germany |
| Eisenbahn-Bau- und Betriebsgesellschaft Pressnitztalbahn | PRESS 110 | Germany |
| Euro Express Sonderzüge | EURO 110 | Germany |
| GfF Gesellschaft f. Fahrzeugtechnik | GfF 110 | Germany |
| GfF Gesellschaft f. Fahrzeugtechnik | GfF 115 | Germany |
| Lok-Partner | Lok-Partner 110 | Germany |
| National Express Rail | NXG 110 | Germany |
| Train Rental International | TRI 110 | Germany |
| Centralbahn AG | CBB 110 | Switzerland |
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