ČSD Class E 426.0

The locomotives of ČSD's Class E 426.0 (ČD's Class 113) are essentially ČSD Class E 458.0 locomotives redesigned to work from the 1500 V DC overhead wire electrification system. They are retained for use on line 202 from Tábor to Bechyně.

ČSD E 426.0 ČD 113
113 003-8 in Tábor
Type and origin Power type Electric Builder Škoda Works Build date 1973 Total produced 6
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Bo′Bo′ Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge Wheel diameter 1,050 mm (3 ft 5 in) Length 14,400 mm (47 ft 3 in) Width 2,940 mm (9 ft 8 in) Height 4,640 mm (15 ft 3 in) Loco weight 64 tonnes (63 long tons; 71 short tons) Electric system/s 1500 V DC overhead lines Current pickup(s) Pantograph
Performance figures Maximum speed 80 km/h (50 mph) Power output 800 kW (1,073 hp)
Career Operators ČSD » ČD Class ČSD: E 426.0, later 113; ČD 113 Number in class 4 Numbers 113 001-2 – 113 004-6

When delivered, the class E 426.0 locomotives ran at half the power of an E 458.0, reflecting the lower line voltage. During 1992, 113 002-0 was modified to allow parallel connection of the traction motors. This allowed operation at the full power rating (800 kW). Locomotives 113 001-2 and 113 003-8 were similarly modified. The remaining locomotive (113 004-6) has not been modified.

Similarly, as improvements were made to the locomotives (and their E 458.0/110 cousins), their maximum speed rating was improved from 50 km/h (31 mph) to 80 km/h (50 mph). The line speed on the route to Bechyně is restricted to 60 km/h (37 mph).

The two remaining locomotives (113 005-3 and 113 006-1) are now used as 3000 V DC system locomotives. During 2004, they were renumbered as 110 205-2 and 110 206-0 respectively.

See also

• List of České dráhy locomotive classes

References

• Bittner, Jaromír; Křenek, Jaroslav; Bohumil, Skála; Šrámek, Milan (2008). Czech & Slovak Locomotives 2009. Czech Republic: Gradis Bohemia. ISBN 978-80-86925-06-6.

External links

• Czech and Slovak Railway Group in English