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German Reichsbahn class 252
The class 252 or later DB class 156 refers to a series of four heavy electric locomotives that the Reichsbahn developed as the last new model. They came about because, in view of the oil crisis of the 1980s, it was de...
General
| Property | German Reichsbahn class 252Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1991 |
| Manufacturers | LEW Hennigsdorf |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | German Reichsbahn class 252Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 19.50 m |
| Wheelbase | 14.66 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.37 m |
| Service weight | 120 t |
| Adhesive weight | 120 t |
| Axle load | 20 t |
Power
| Property | German Reichsbahn class 252Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 15.000 V 16,7 Hz |
| Hourly power | 5,880 kW (7,995 PS) |
| Continuous power | 5,580 kW (7,587 PS) |
| Top speed | 125 km/h |
| Starting effort | 361.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | German Reichsbahn class 252Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.26 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 49.0 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
