SSW DR E 60

Built by AEG, SSW

Top speed

55 km/h

34 mph

Power output

1,074 kW

1,440 hp

Weight

72 t

158,733 lb

Length

11.1 m

36 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1927–1934

14 units

Overview of the SSW DR E 60

Explore the DR E 60, an iconic German electric locomotive that served the Deutsche Reichsbahn. Built between 1927 and 1934 by AEG and SSW, this robust machine was dedicated to shunting and freight transport, excelling in reliability on the German railway network.

With a weight of 72 tons and a power output of 1074 kW, the DR E 60 demonstrated an impressive tractive effort of 150 kN, making it ideally suited for heavy-duty tasks. Its functional design is complemented by a length of 11.1 meters and a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

Powered by a 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electrical system, this locomotive, classified under the UIC system as 1'C, represents a valuable piece of German railway history. Perfectly preserved, the DR E 60 continues to evoke the power and charm of early 20th-century locomotives.

SSW DR E 60 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	AEG, SSW · 1927–193414 units
Top speed	55 km/h34 mph	34 mph
Power output	1,074 kW1,440 hp	1,440 hp
Tractive effort	150 kN33,721 lbf	33,721 lbf
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	1'C
Length	11.1 m36 ft 5 in	36 ft 5 in
Weight	72 t158,733 lb	158,733 lb