NSB El 5

NSB El 5 was an electric locomotive built by AEG, Norsk Elektrisk & Brown Boveri, Siemens, Hamar Jernstøperi and Thune between 1927 and 1936, with a total of 12 units being delivered to the Norwegian State Railways. They were capable of 1,044 kW and top speed of 70 km/h. Number 2039 is preserved by the Norwegian Railway Museum.

NSB El 5
NSB El 5 2041 outside Sandesund Station
Type and origin Power type Electric Builder AEG Siemens Norsk Elektrisk & Brown Boveri Hamar Jernstøperi Thune Build date 1927–1936 Total produced 12
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC B'B' Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge Length 13.1 m (42 ft 11+3⁄4 in) Loco weight 66.8 t (65.7 long tons; 73.6 short tons) Electric system/s 15 kV  16+2⁄3 Hz AC Catenary Current pickup(s) Pantograph
Performance figures Maximum speed 70 km/h (43 mph) Power output 1,044 kW (1,400 hp)
Career Operators Norwegian State Railways Numbers 5 2035 – 5043 5 2051 – 5 2053 Locale Rjukan Line Retired 1972 Current owner Norwegian Railway Museum (2039)

References

• Jernbane.net entry on the El 5