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DR Class E 11

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DR Class E 11 / Class 211
DBAG Class 109
E 11 001 in August 2019
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderLEW Hennigsdorf
Build date1961–1963, 1970–1976
Total produced96
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Wheel diameter1,350 mm (4 ft 5+18 in)
Wheelbase11,300 mm (37 ft 1 in)
Pivot centres7,800 mm (25 ft 7 in)
Length16,260 mm (53 ft 4 in) over buffers
Width3,050 mm (10 ft 18 in)
Height:
 • Pantograph4,530 mm (14 ft 10+38 in) (with pantograph lowered)
Axle load20 tonnes (20 long tons; 22 short tons)
Loco weight82.5 tonnes (81.2 long tons; 90.9 short tons)
Electric system/s15 kV  16+23 Hz AC overhead catenary
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Traction motors4 off
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output:
 • 1 hour2,920 kW (3,920 hp) at 98 km/h (61 mph)
 • Continuous2,740 kW (3,670 hp) at 104 km/h (65 mph) (from E 11 008)
Tractive effort:
 • Starting216 kN (49,000 lbf)
Career
Operators
Class
  • DR: E 11, later 211
  • DBAG: 109
LocaleGermany
Withdrawn1990s

The DR Class E 11 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 109.

Technical specifications

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

History

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The first two pre-series locomotives entered service in 1961.[2] From 1970 onward, the Class E 11 was designated as Class 211.[3] Construction resumed until 1976, with 95 locomotives built, and one locomotive rebuilt and renumbered after a rail accident, bringing the total number of locomotives to 96.[2] Deutsche Bahn withdrew their last former E 11 locomotive, now designated as Class 109, in May 1998.[4]

Locomotive E 11 004 was badly damaged in a rear-end collision at Großkorbetha station on 29 August 1969. The manufacturer LEW Hennigsdorf rebuilt it with a car body taken from the current series using usable parts. When it was put back into service, it was given the new company number 211 056 because it no longer corresponded to the original construction and delivery condition.

References

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  1. ^ Goldsack, Paul, ed. (1981). Jane's World Railways 1981-82 (23rd ed.). Jane's Publishing Company Ltd. p. 268. ISBN 0 7106 0726 1.
  2. ^ a b "Quantensprung (page 3)". lok-magazin.de (in German). GeraMond Verlag. Archived from the original on July 1, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  3. ^ Rossberg, Ralf, ed. (2013). Deutsche Eisenbahnfahrzeuge von 1838 bis Heute [German railway vehicles from 1838 to today] (in German). Springer-Verlag. p. 203. ISBN 9783642957703.
  4. ^ "Quantensprung (page 4)". lok-magazin.de (in German). GeraMond Verlag. Archived from the original on July 1, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020.

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