EL21 explained

EL21
Powertype:Electric
Builder:LEW Hennigsdorf
Builddate:1981-1986
Totalproduction:265
Uicclass:Bo′+Bo′+Bo′
Wheeldiameter:11202NaN2
Locoweight:160 tonnes
Electricsystem:1.5 kV DC Catenary
Collectionmethod:Pantograph
Tractionmotors:6 x 350 kW
Transmission:Gear ratio 1:5.58
Maxspeed:65km/h
Poweroutput:2,100 kW
Tractiveeffort:237 kN

EL21 is an electric locomotive produced in the years 1981-1986 by LEW Hennigsdorf for industrial railways.[1] Two hundred and sixty five were built for mining railways in the Soviet Union.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Die Lokfabrik in Hennigsdorf. www.lok-fabrik.de.
  2. Web site: ЕЛ21. lokomotiv-rostov.ru.