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German Reichsbahn E 17

117 108 in September 1977 in front of a local train near Jettingen

The E 17 was the first of a series of electric locomotives for express service, which had a 1-D-1 wheel arrangement and were equipped with quill drives . It thus formed the basis for the E 18 with a top speed of 150 k...

General

Property German Reichsbahn E 17Remove
Built 1928-1929
Manufacturers AEG, SSW
Wheel arrangement 1-D-1
Gauge 1,435 mm (Standard gauge)

Dimensions and weights

Property German Reichsbahn E 17Remove
Length 15.95 m
Wheelbase 12.30 m
Rigid wheelbase 6.90 m
Service weight 111.7 t
Adhesive weight 80.8 t
Axle load 20.2 t

Power

Property German Reichsbahn E 17Remove
Power source electric - AC
Electric systems 15.000 V 16,7 Hz
Hourly power 2,800 kW (3,807 PS)
Continuous power 2,300 kW (3,127 PS)
Top speed 120 km/h
Starting effort 235.0 kN

Calculated values

Property German Reichsbahn E 17Remove
Factor of adhesion 1 : 3.37
Power-to-weight ratio 25.1 kW/t
Adhesive weight/Total 1 : 1.38
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