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Electric locomotive

SSW BR 194

Built by AEG, SSW, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Henschel, Floridsdorf

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
3,000 kW
4,023 hp
Length
18.6 m
61 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1940–1956
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the SSW BR 194

Discover the powerful BR 194 electric locomotive, a robust and versatile engine with a rich history.

Built by renowned manufacturers like AEG, SSW, and Krupp between 1940 and 1956, this locomotive boasts a formidable 3000 kW power output and a tractive effort of 363 kN.

With a top speed of 100 km/h and a gauge of 1435 mm, the BR 194 is designed for demanding railway operations.

Its impressive Co'Co' wheel arrangement and 18.6-meter length make it a reliable workhorse for various railway companies across Germany and Austria, including Deutsche Bahn AG and Austrian Federal Railways.

This iconic locomotive, also known as the ÖBB 1020, continues to be a significant part of railway heritage.

SSW BR 194 technical specifications

Value
Built byAEG, SSW, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Henschel, Floridsdorf · 1940–1956
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output3,000 kW4,023 hp
Tractive effort363 kN81,606 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length18.6 m61 ft 0 in

Operators of the SSW BR 194

Railway companies that have operated the BR 194, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
1. österreichische Straßenbahn- und Eisenbahn Klub1.öSEK 1020Austria
Austrian Federal RailwaysÖBB 1020Austria
Austrian Society for Railway HistoryÖGEG 1020Austria
Salzburger Lokal BahnSLB 1020Austria
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 194Germany
Rail4UR4U 194Germany

SSW BR 194 photos

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