© trainspo.comThune El 14
Built by Thune
Overview of the Thune El 14
Discover the El 14 electric locomotive, a robust and powerful workhorse built by Thune in Norway between 1968 and 1973. This impressive locomotive boasts a 1435 mm gauge and a Co'Co' UIC axle configuration, specifically designed for demanding freight operations.
With a top speed of 120 km/h, a length of 17.7 meters, and weighing 105 tons, the El 14 is engineered for efficiency and reliability on the rails. It operates on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems, ensuring compatibility with vital railway infrastructure.
Originally serving the Norwegian State Railways (NSB), the El 14 continues its legacy of service with Cargonet AS, proving its enduring capabilities on Norwegian lines today. Explore the specifications and history of this remarkable electric locomotive.
Thune El 14 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Thune · 1968–1973 | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 17.7 m58 ft 1 in | |
| Weight | 105 t231,485 lb |
Operators of the Thune El 14
Railway companies that have operated the El 14, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Cargonet AS | CargoNet El 14 | Norway |
| Norwegian State Railways | NSB El 14 | Norway |
Thune El 14 photos
Photos © their respective authors, shared on trainspo.com. They may show liveries or variants that differ from the specifications above.
More electric locomotives from Thune
Similar electric locomotives from other manufacturers

Ansaldo
HZ 1061.1
Electric locomotive
1968 · 120 km/h

Electroputere
CFR 476
Electric locomotive
120 km/h · 6,600 kW

ASEA
NSB El 15
Electric locomotive
1967 · 120 km/h

BBC
Re 4/4 III
Electric locomotive
125 km/h · 4,700 kW

Cegielski
303Eb
Electric locomotive
125 km/h · 2,000 kW

ASEA
LE 5100 / 060-EA
Electric locomotive
1965 · 120 km/h

ASEA
MMV 0470
Electric locomotive
1965 · 120 km/h

Alstom
ONCF E-900
Electric locomotive
1970–1971 · 125 km/h




