© trainspo.comSiemens ES64F
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Overview of the Siemens ES64F
Discover the powerful ES64F electric locomotive, a versatile workhorse designed for heavy-duty rail operations.
This Siemens-built EuroSprinter series locomotive, manufactured between 1996 and 2001, boasts an impressive 6400 kW power output and a top speed of 140 km/h.
With a length of 19.58 meters and a weight of 87 tons, the ES64F features a Bo'Bo' axle configuration and operates on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems.
This robust locomotive is a key asset for operators like DB Cargo Deutschland and ITL Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH, ensuring efficient freight transportation across Germany.
Siemens ES64F technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | ES64F | |
| Family | EuroSprinter | |
| Built by | Siemens · 1996–2001172 units | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Power output | 6,400 kW8,583 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 300 kN67,443 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 19.58 m64 ft 3 in | |
| Width | 3 m9 ft 10 in | |
| Weight | 87 t191,802 lb | |
| Axle load | 21.7 t47,840 lb |
Operators of the Siemens ES64F
Railway companies that have operated the ES64F, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| DB Cargo Deutschland | DBC 152 | Germany |
| ITL Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH | ITL 152 | Germany |
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