The East German electric locomotives of DR Class E 251 (from 1970: 251, DBAG Class 171) were not standard engines either within the Deutsche Reichsbahn's or subsequently the Deutsche Bahn's fleet, due to the different specification of their electrical system. They were only used on the Blankenburg (Harz) – Königshütte (Rübeland Railway) line. Because this line had steep inclines, but connecting this isolated branch to the main traction network would have been very expensive, the Deutsche Reichsbahn electrified it in 1965 with a 25 kV 50 Hz system, which was different from the usual German catenary supply of 15 kV 16⅔ Hz. The 15 Co’Co’ engines were supplied by LEW and registered with the Reichsbahn as E 251 001 to 015.
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Quick Facts DR Class E 251 DBAG Class 171, Type and origin ...
DR Class E 251 DBAG Class 171 |
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171 003 1993 in Blankenburg |
Type and origin |
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Builder | LEW |
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Build date | 1965 |
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Total produced | 15 |
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Performance figures |
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Maximum speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
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Power output:
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• 1 hour | 6×610 kW (818 hp) = 3,660 kW (4,910 hp) |
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• Continuous | 3,300 kW (4,400 hp) |
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Power index | 29.5 kW/t |
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Tractive effort:
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• Starting | 373 kN (84,000 lbf) |
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Career |
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Numbers | DR E 251 001–015 DBAG 171 001–015 |
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