NSB El 5

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NSB El 5

NSB El 5 2041 outside Sandesund Station
Power type	Electric
Builder	AEG Siemens Norsk Elektrisk & Brown Boveri Hamar Jernstøperi Thune
Build date	1927-36
Total production	12
UIC classification	B'B'
AAR wheel arr.	B-B
Gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8½ in)
Length	13,100 mm
Total weight	66.8 t
Electric system(s)	15 kV 16⅔ Hz AC
Current Collection method(s)	Pantograph
Top speed	70 km/h
Tractive effort	1,044 kW
Locomotive brakes	Straight air
Train brakes	26-L air
Career	Norges Statsbaner
Locale	Rjukanbanen
Retired	1972
Current owner	Norwegian Railway Museum (2039)
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NSB El 5 was an electric locomotive built by AEG, Norsk Elektrisk & Brown Boveri, Siemens, Hamar Jernstøperi and Thune between 1927 to 1936, with a total of 12 units being delivered to Norges Statsbaner. They were capable of 1,044 kW and top speed of 70 km/h. Number 2039 is preserved by the Norwegian Railway Museum.

[edit] References

• Jernbane.net entry on the El 5

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