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German Reichsbahn E 251
The E 251, from 1970 class 251 or class 171 at Deutsche Bahn, was an electric locomotive that was specially developed for the Rübelandbahn in Saxony-Anhalt. Although the line had already been rebuilt in the 1930s, the...
General
| Property | German Reichsbahn E 251Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1965 |
| Manufacturers | LEW Hennigsdorf |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | German Reichsbahn E 251Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 18.64 m |
| Service weight | 124 t |
| Adhesive weight | 124 t |
| Axle load | 20.7 t |
Power
| Property | German Reichsbahn E 251Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Hourly power | 3,660 kW (4,976 PS) |
| Continuous power | 3,300 kW (4,487 PS) |
| Top speed | 80 km/h |
| Starting effort | 373.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | German Reichsbahn E 251Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.26 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 29.5 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
