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Electric locomotive

Thune El 14

Built by Thune

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Weight
105 t
231,485 lb
Length
17.7 m
58 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1968–1973
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

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
Built byThune · 1968–1973
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length17.7 m58 ft 1 in
Weight105 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.

OperatorClassCountry
Cargonet ASCargoNet El 14Norway
Norwegian State RailwaysNSB El 14Norway

Thune El 14 photos

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