Norwegian State Railways type 69
Norway 1970 88 produced
The type 69 was a two- or three-car electric multiple unit for commuter service and secondary lines. The power cars, trailers and control cars were designated BM69, B69 and BS69. Built from 1970, they had thyristor control and could be operated in multiple, also with the BM70. From new there were the variants A, B, C and D, with the further variants E, G and H which were created by rebuilding existing trains. Differences between the variants included the use of a dynamic brake, the equipment in the interior and if each set was created from two or three cars. They were withdrawn between 2014 and 2017.
Technical data
General
| Property | BM69A two-car | BM69D three-car |
|---|---|---|
| Built | 1970-1971 | 1983-1990 |
| Manufacturers | Strømmens Værksted | |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B+2-2 | B-B+2-2+2-2 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) | |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | BM69A two-car | BM69D three-car |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 49.70 m | 77.12 m |
| Service mass | 82.9 t | 131 t |
| Adhesion mass | 53.5 t | 60.5 t |
| Axle load | 13.4 t | 16 t |
Power
| Property | BM69A two-car | BM69D three-car |
|---|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC | |
| Hourly power | 1,188 kW (1,615 PS) | |
| Top speed | 130 km/h | |
| Starting effort | 130.0 kN | |
Calculated values
| Property | BM69A two-car | BM69D three-car |
|---|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.04 | 1 : 4.57 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 14.3 kW/t | 9.1 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.55 | 1 : 2.17 |
