DB Class E 50

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Deutsche Bundesbahn Baureihe E 50
Pantograph
Safety systems	InduSi, SiFa, PZB

Performance figures
Maximum speed	100 km/h (62 mph)
Power output	4,500 kW (6,000 hp)
Tractive effort	Continuous: 210 kN (47,000 lbf), Starting: 450 kN (100,000 lbf)

Career
Delivered	1957
Withdrawn	2003
Preserved	2

The Class E 50 is an electric heavy freight locomotive built for

(standardised electric locomotives) program and was built as a heavy freight mover to be used on the increasingly electrified main lines of the DB, where they were set to replace the steam traction. In 1968 the series was redesignated as class 150 (E50). Originally the Class 150 was also suitable for passenger service; however, it did not have any steam or electric heating capability for the passenger coaches.

Production

In 1957 the first locomotive, 150 001, was delivered by AEG and Krupp. Altogether, 194 locomotives were ordered and delivered.

Performance

To date, the Class 150's starting tractive effort of 450 kN (100,000 lb_f) remains unparalleled on German rails. In fact, it was very close to the breaking force of the

) to haul heavy ore-trains.

Survivors

By 2004 all class 150 locomotives except 150 091 and 150 186 were scrapped.