NSB El 5
| NSB El 5 | |
|---|---|
|
NSB El 5 2041 outside Sandesund Station | |
| Type and origin | |
| Power type | Electric |
| Builder |
AEG Siemens Norsk Elektrisk & Brown Boveri Hamar Jernstøperi Thune |
| Build date | 1927–1936 |
| Total produced | 12 |
| Specifications | |
| UIC classification | B'B' |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
| Length | 13.1 m (43 ft 0 in) |
| Locomotive weight | 66.8 t (65.7 long tons; 73.6 short tons) |
| Electric system(s) | 15 kV 16⅔ Hz AC Catenary |
| Current collection method | Pantograph |
| Performance figures | |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h (43 mph) |
| Power output | 1,044 kW (1,400 hp) |
| Career | |
| Operator(s) | Norwegian State Railways |
| Number(s) |
5 2035 – 5043 5 2051 – 5 2053 |
| Locale | Rjukan Line |
| Retired | 1972 |
| Current owner | Norwegian Railway Museum (2039) |
NSB El 5 was an electric locomotive built by AEG, Norsk Elektrisk & Brown Boveri, Siemens, Hamar Jernstøperi and Thune between 1927 to 1936, with a total of 12 units being delivered to the Norwegian State Railways. They were capable of 1,044 kW and top speed of 70 km/h. Number 2039 is preserved by the Norwegian Railway Museum.
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