DR Class E 42

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DR Class E 42 / Class 242
DBAG Class 142
DBAG 142 255.jpg
142 255 in September 2007
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
Builder LEW Hennigsdorf
Build date1963–1976
Total produced292
Specifications
Configuration:
   UIC Bo′Bo′
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Wheel diameter1,350 mm (4 ft 5+14 in)
Wheelbase 11,300 mm (37 ft 1 in)
Pivot centres7,800 mm (25 ft 7 in)
Length16,260 mm (53 ft 4+14 in) over buffers
Width3,050 mm (10 ft 18 in)
Height:
  Pantograph4,530 mm (14 ft 10+38 in) (with pantograph lowered)
Axle load 20 tonnes (20 long tons; 22 short tons)
Loco weight82.5 tonnes (81.2 long tons; 90.9 short tons)
Electric system/s 15 kV  16+23 Hz AC overhead catenary
Current pickup(s) Pantograph
Traction motors 4 off
Performance figures
Maximum speed100 km/h (60 mph)
Power output:
  1 hour2,920 kW (3,920 hp) at 72 km/h (45 mph)
  Continuous2,740 kW (3,670 hp) at 76 km/h (47 mph)
Tractive effort:
  Starting245 kN (55,000 lbf)
Career
Operators
Class
  • DR: E 42, later 242
  • DBAG: 142
LocaleGermany, Switzerland
Withdrawnfrom 1992

The DR Class E 42 is a class of electric locomotives formerly operated by the Deutsche Reichsbahn in East Germany. They were later operated by Deutsche Bahn, designated as Class 142.

Contents

Technical specifications

The locomotives have a Bo-Bo axle arrangement and a power output of 2,920 kW (3,916 hp). [1]

History

A total of 292 locomotives have been built. [2] From 1970 onward, they were designated as Class 242. [3] Some locomotives were acquired by Lokoop and hired out for services in Switzerland. [4]

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References

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