Thune El 13

Built by Thune

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

2,648 kW

3,551 hp

Weight

72 t

158,733 lb

Length

15 m

49 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1957–1966

37 units

Overview of the Thune El 13

Discover the El 13 electric locomotive, a robust and historically significant machine that served Norwegian railways.

Built by Thune between 1957 and 1966, this powerful locomotive was operated by the Norwegian State Railways (NSB) as the NSB El 13, and later by Ofotbanen Drift AS as the Ofotbanen El 13.

Measuring 15 meters long and weighing 72 tons, the El 13 boasts a power output of 2648 kW and a top speed of 100 km/h. It operates on a 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electrical system and features a Bo'Bo' UIC axle configuration. Its impressive tractive effort of 162 kN made it a capable performer for various railway tasks.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the El 13 represents a notable piece of Norway's railway heritage.

Thune El 13 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Thune · 1957–196637 units
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	2,648 kW3,551 hp	3,551 hp
Tractive effort	162 kN36,419 lbf	36,419 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	Bo'Bo'
Length	15 m49 ft 3 in	49 ft 3 in
Weight	72 t158,733 lb	158,733 lb