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Prussian ES 1 to ES 3

ES 2 on an AEG works photo

These were three electric locomotives with which the Prussian-Hessian State Railways tested the new type of traction for use in front of express trains since 1911. The requirements for the test locomotives were a cont...

General

Property Prussian ES 1 to ES 3
ES 1
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Built 1911
Manufacturers mechanical part: Hanomag, electrical part: SSW
Wheel arrangement 2-B-1
Gauge 1,435 mm (Standard gauge)

Dimensions and weights

Property Prussian ES 1 to ES 3
ES 1
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Length 12.50 m
Total wheelbase 9.00 m
Service weight 71 t
Adhesive weight 32 t
Axle load 16 t

Power

Property Prussian ES 1 to ES 3
ES 1
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Power source electric - AC
Hourly power 735 kW (999 PS)
Continuous power 533 kW (725 PS)
Top speed 110 km/h
Starting effort 79.0 kN

Calculated values

Property Prussian ES 1 to ES 3
ES 1
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Factor of adhesion 1 : 3.97
Power-to-weight ratio 10.4 kW/t
Adhesive weight/Total 1 : 2.22
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