ThyssenKrupp NSB El 17

Built by ThyssenKrupp

Top speed

150 km/h

93 mph

Power output

3,000 kW

4,023 hp

Weight

64 t

141,096 lb

Length

16.3 m

53 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1982–1987

12 units

Overview of the ThyssenKrupp NSB El 17

Discover the impressive NSB El 17 electric locomotive, a powerful workhorse of the Norwegian State Railways.

Built between 1982 and 1987 by ThyssenKrupp, this Bo'Bo' locomotive is designed for efficient passenger and freight transport.

With an impressive top speed of 150 km/h and a power output of 3000 kW, the NSB El 17 excels in speed and pulling power, boasting a maximum tractive effort of 240 kN.

This locomotive, measuring 16.3 meters in length and weighing 64 tons, is equipped with 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems and has a 1435 mm gauge.

The NSB El 17 is an iconic sight on the Norwegian railway, guaranteeing reliability and performance.

ThyssenKrupp NSB El 17 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	ThyssenKrupp · 1982–198712 units
Top speed	150 km/h93 mph	93 mph
Power output	3,000 kW4,023 hp	4,023 hp
Tractive effort	240 kN53,954 lbf	53,954 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	16.3 m53 ft 6 in	53 ft 6 in
Width	3.04 m10 ft 0 in	10 ft 0 in
Height	4.65 m15 ft 3 in	15 ft 3 in
Weight	64 t141,096 lb	141,096 lb