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Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée 242 BE No. 1
The first electric locomotive for trial operation on the Maurienne was the 242 BE 1, which was delivered in April 1925 before the electrification of this route was completed. It was therefore initially operated on the...
General
| Property | Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée 242 BE No. 1Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1925 |
| Manufacturers | mechanical part: Batignolles-Châtillon, electrical part: Oerlikon |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-B+B-2 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée 242 BE No. 1Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 20.00 m |
| Wheelbase | 17.00 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.80 m |
| Service weight | 126.7 t |
| Adhesive weight | 75 t |
| Axle load | 18.8 t |
Power
| Property | Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée 242 BE No. 1Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - DC |
| Hourly power | 1,887 kW (2,566 PS) |
| Top speed | 110 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée 242 BE No. 1Remove |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 14.9 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.69 |
