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Electric locomotive

Thune El 10

Built by ASEA, ASJ, Thune

Top speed
45 km/h
28 mph
Power output
515 kW
691 hp
Weight
47.3 t
104,279 lb
Length
9.6 m
31 ft 6 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1931–1952
17 units

Overview of the Thune El 10

Discover the robust El 10 electric locomotive, a workhorse of Norwegian railways.

Built by ASEA, ASJ, and Thune between 1931 and 1952, this iconic locomotive served with the Norwegian State Railways (NSB).

With a powerful 515 kW output and 110 kN tractive effort, the El 10 was designed for efficiency on the 1435 mm gauge tracks.

Its sturdy C classification and a weight of 47.3 tonnes made it a reliable performer, reaching a top speed of 45 km/h.

Operating on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems, the El 10 played a significant role in Norway's rail transport history.

Thune El 10 technical specifications

Value
Built byASEA, ASJ, Thune · 1931–195217 units
Top speed45 km/h28 mph
Power output515 kW691 hp
Tractive effort110 kN24,729 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementC
Length9.6 m31 ft 6 in
Weight47.3 t104,279 lb

Operators of the Thune El 10

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

OperatorClassCountry
Norwegian State RailwaysNSB El 10Norway

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