DANES PIONEER 25 KV LOCO WITH THREE-PHASE MOTORS

The world's first 25 kV main line locomotive with three-phase traction motors was delivered on September 17 to Danish State Railways. A second prototype followed in October, and a further eight locos are to be delivered over the next two years. Designed for hauling fast inter-city trains, local passenger services and heavy freights, the four-axle Class EA has a continuous rating of 4000 kW at the wheel rim.

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• Authors:
  • BONDESEN, A
• Publication Date: 1984-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 868-869
• Serial:
  • Railway Gazette International
  • Volume: 140
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: DVV Media Group
  • ISSN: 0373-5346
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwaygazette.com/about-us.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternating current motors; Asynchronous motors; Electric locomotives; Electric power conditioning; Railroad electrification; Technology; Traction drives
• Identifier Terms: Danske Statsbaner
• Geographic Terms: Germany
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00391945
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 30 1985 12:00AM