DB Class 111

Deutsche Bundesbahn Baureihe 111
DB 111 214-3 at Nürnberg Hbf, 2013.
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderKrauss-Maffei, Henschel, Krupp, Siemens, AEG and BBC
Build date1974–1984
Total produced227
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Length16.75 m (54 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Loco weight83 tonnes
(82 long tons; 91 short tons)
Electric system/s15 kV  16.7 Hz AC Catenary
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Traction motorsFour
Loco brakeKnorr airbrake, electric brake
Train brakesAir
Safety systemsSifa, PZB90
Performance figures
Maximum speed160 km/h (99 mph)
Power output3,720 kW (4,990 hp)
Tractive effort274 kN (62,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsDeutsche Bundesbahn
Deutsche Bahn AG
Class111
DispositionOne each scrapped in 1981 and 2008, remainder in service

The Baureihe 111 is a class of electric locomotives built for the Deutsche Bundesbahn, and now owned by Deutsche Bahn AG.

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