DB Class E 41

Deutsche Bundesbahn class E 41
DB 141 228-7 in Kranichstein, Germany
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderAEG, BBC, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Siemens
Build date1956-1971
Total produced451
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Length15.62 m (51 ft 3 in)
Loco weight67 t
(66 long tons; 74 short tons)
Electric system/s15 kV 16.7 Hz Catenary
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Traction motorsFour
Loco brakeK-GP mZ, electric brakes (141 447-451 only)
Train brakesAir
Safety systemsSifa, PZB
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output2,400 kW (3,200 hp)
Tractive effort206 kN (46,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsDeutsche Bundesbahn
Deutsche Bahn AG
ClassE41 (from 1968: 141)
NicknamesKnallfrosch (firecracker)
Retired1987–2006

The class E 41, also known as the DB Class 141 is the first class of German Einheits-Elektrolokomotive (see related article for more details on development) commissioned by the Deutsche Bundesbahn in 1956.

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