| ČSD E 426.0 ČD 113 |
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|---|---|
| 113 003-8 in Tábor | |
| Power type | Electric |
| Builder | Škoda Works |
| Build date | 1973 |
| Total produced | 6 |
| UIC classification | Bo′Bo′ |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
| Wheel diameter | 1,050 mm (3 ft 5 in) |
| Length | 14,400 mm (47 ft 3 in) |
| Width | 2,940 mm (9 ft 8 in) |
| Height | 4,640 mm (15 ft 3 in) |
| Locomotive weight | 64 tonnes (63 long tons; 71 short tons) |
| Electric system | 1500 V DC |
| Current collection method |
Pantograph |
| Top speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
| Power output | 800 kW (1,073 hp) |
| Career | ČSD » ČD |
| Class | ČSD: E 426.0, later 113; ČD 113 |
| Number in class | 4 |
| Number | 113 001-2 — 113 004-6 |
The locomotives of ČSD's Class E 426.0 (ČD's Class 113) are essentially ČSD Class E 458.0 locomotives redesigned to work from the 1500v DC overhead wire electrification system. They are retained for use on line 202 from Tábor to Bechyně.
When delivered, the class E 426.0 locomotives ran at half the power of an E 458.0, reflecting the lower line voltage. During 1992, 113 002-0 was modified to allow parallel connection of the traction motors. This allowed operation at the full power rating (800 kW). Locomotives 113 001-2 and 113 003-8 were simillarly modified. The remaining locomotive (113 004-6) has not been modified.[1]
Simillarly, as improvements were made to the locomotives (and their E 458.0/110 cousins), their maximum speed rating was improved from 50 km/h (31 mph) to 80 km/h (50 mph). Unfortunately the line speed on the route to Bechyně is restricted to 60 km/h (37 mph).[1]
The two remaining locomotives (113 005-3 & 113 006-1) are now used as 3000V DC system locomotives. During 2004 they were renumbered as 110 205-2 and 110 206-0 respectively.[1]