The class EG was created for the traffic in tunnel between Sweden and Denmark. the units received 6 axles instead of the usual 4 for added traction. Pictures by Ilkka Siissalo.
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Very modern and powerful at the time the class EG was initially delivered for the new tunnel heavy freight trains between Sweden and Denmark. Painted originally with a lively blue-yellowish livery, many locos now wear a reddish DB almost standard livery. Only silver sides on the ends are the main difference from the DB standard.
Although the tendency in Europe seems to be towards 4 axle locomotives, this loco was provided with 6 axles, because it was feared that the heavy freight trains might otherwise get stuck in the Öresund tunnels, which are quite steep.
Technical details for Schenker Scandinavia class EG
-> Type: EG
-> Builder: Siemens Transportation
-> Operator: Schenker Scandinavia (ex. Railion, ex. DSB)
-> Usage: freight trains through the tunnel between Sweden and Denmark
-> Production dates: 1999 - 2000
-> Numbers built: 13
-> Unit numbers: 3101 - 3113
-> Seen: Southern Sweden, Denmark and Northern Germany
-> Energy Source: electricity, 15kV 16,66 Hz AC
-> Power output: 6500 kW ( Hp)
-> Track motors: asynchronous
-> Tractive Effort: 400 kN
-> Braking on traction motors (dynamic braking): available, effect unknown
-> Wheel arrangement: Co'Co'
-> Wheel diameter: 1250 mm as new
-> Maximum operational speed: 140 km/h (87 mph)
-> Length: 20,95 m
-> Width: m
-> Height: m (to lowered pantograph)
-> Weight: 132 metric tons
-> Max. axel weight: metric tons
-> Train control systems:
-> Multiple operations capacity with:
-> Couplers: screw type
-> Specials:
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