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South African class 15E
For the iron ore export line between Sishen and Saldanha, class 15E electric locomotives were built since 2009. Like the 9E from the 1970s, which was also only used there, they are designed for the system used there w...
General
| Property | South African class 15ERemove |
|---|---|
| Built | 2009-2013 |
| Manufacturers | Mitsui, Union Carriage & Wagon |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (Cape gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | South African class 15ERemove |
|---|---|
| Length | 21.38 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.10 m |
| Service weight | 180 t |
| Adhesive weight | 180 t |
| Axle load | 30 t |
Power
| Property | South African class 15ERemove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 50.000 V 50 Hz |
| Hourly power | 4,500 kW (6,118 PS) |
| Top speed | 90 km/h |
| Starting effort | 588.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | South African class 15ERemove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.00 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 25.0 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
