DSB Class ME

The DSB class ME are a series of diesel-electric locomotives, introduced in 1981. A total of 37 units were built, all by the German factory Henschel for the Danish State Railways (DSB). They were among the first AC drive locomotives in serial production. As of 2017, 33 units are still in service. Starting from 2020, the DSB began receiving new Vectron locomotives, the sale of Class Me began, and as of November 2021, 9 units have been sold.

DSB Class ME
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderHenschel
Build date1981–1985
Total produced37
Specifications
Configuration:
  UICCo′Co′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Wheel diameter1,100 mm (43.31 in)
Length21.00 m (68 ft 10+34 in)
Width3.15 m (10 ft 4 in)
Height4.35 m (14 ft 3+14 in)
Loco weight115.00 t (113.18 long tons; 126.77 short tons)
Prime moverEMD 16-645E3B
Displacement10,570 cm3 (645 in3) per cylinder
Cylinders16
TransmissionElectric
Safety systemsATC (from 1994)
Performance figures
Maximum speed175 km/h (109 mph)
Power output3,300 hp (2,461 kW) @ 900 RPM
Tractive effort360 kN (81,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsDanish State Railways SKPL Cargo
Number in class37
Numbers1501–1537
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