Eurosprinter

Eurosprinter

ÖBB Class 1016 (ES 64 U) with EuroCity train

Type and origin Power type Electric Builder Krauss-Maffei, Siemens Model ES 64 F * ES 64 F4 ** ES 64 U *** Build date 1996–2001 * 2003– ** 2000– *** Total produced 170 * 100+ ** 360+ ***

Specifications UIC class Bo'Bo' Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) Length 19.58 m (64 ft 3 in) Loco weight 86–87 tonnes (84.6–85.6 long tons; 94.8–95.9 short tons) Traction motors Four Loco brake Air and electric Train brakes Air Safety systems Sifa, PZB, ETCS, various

Performance figures Maximum speed 140 km/h (87 mph) */** 230 km/h (140 mph) *** Power output 6,400 kW (8,600 hp) Tractive effort 300 kN (67,000 lbf)

The EuroSprinter family of electric locomotives is a modular concept of locomotives for the European market built by Siemens. The internal Siemens product name is ES 64, with ES for EuroSprinter and the number 64 indicating the 6,400 kW power at rail.

Additional information is given in the name on the usage (U as universal, P as prototype and F as freight) and on the number of electric power systems supported (e. g. 2 as two types, 4 as all four systems commonly used in Europe).

The first prototype ES 64 P was built in 1992, as Deutsche Bahn AG was expected to issue a large order of locomotives as a replacement for the ageing Einheits-Elektrolokomotiven. The external appearance was similar to the earlier Siemens/Krauss-Maffei made dual voltage Spanish RENFE Class 252, delivered in 1991, which in turn used three phase asynchronous drive technology introduced with the DB Class 120. The prototype was used for extensive tests in some countries in Europe (Norway, Spain, Portugal, Germany). The prototype was given the DB reporting name Class 127. It is still in service with Dispolok, a formerly Siemens-owned locomotive pool for on-hire use.

The ES 64 F is an electric freight locomotive with 6,400 kW (8,600 hp) power and a top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph). Though it is equipped for passenger services, it is exclusively used for freight trains. It was introduced to Deutsche Bahn AG as Class 152 in 1996 and today is operated by DB Schenker Rail. Its main role is to replace the older Class 150 and Class 151 locomotives on heavy freight trains. The original German order of 195 units was reduced to 170, as the ÖBB decided that the track forces generated as a result of using nose-suspended traction motors exceeded standards and refused to certify them for use in Austria. Instead, DB AG changed the remaining 25 locomotives to Siemens model ES 64 U2 which were assigned as Class 182.