Vectron Platform of Siemens AG

Vectron is the new platform of Siemens Mobility AG for the modern European locomotive. It's predecessor has been the successfull and technically advanced Eurosprinter product line, which contains solution for both freight (for example ES64F4) and multipurpose use (for example ES64U2). The latter can haul trains as fast as 230 km/h. For the East Europe, the product line has been called Eurorunners. The main emphasis on Vectron is to create a true "Europolitan" loco, a product that has the much needed frexibility to access most of the European railnetworks despite the numerous technical variations.

The new Vectron looks very much like the Eurorunner and will be available both as electric and diesel versions, just like it's main competitor Traxx platform of Bombardier.

Picture above: a Siemens Mobility manufactured Vectron prototype poses on the track near Innotrans fair in Berlin. Picture by Siemens AG.

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Technical details for: * Electric version * Diesel-electric version *

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Vectron Prototypes of Siemens
	A Siemens Mobility manufactured Vectron prototype poses on the track near Innotrans fair in Berlin. Picture by Siemens AG. Technical details for Electric Vectron -> Type: Vectron platform for Europe -> German class: 6193 -> Belgian class: 18 -> Usage: heavy multipurpose locomotive -> Builder: Siemens Mobility AG, Germany -> Production dates: 2010 - -> Numbers built: tens -> Numbers in use: unknown, new model -> Users: SNCB of Belgium, -> Seen: Germany, Belgium -> Energy Source: 1500 V DC, 3000 V DC, 15 kV 16,7 Hz and 25 kV 50 Hz overhead electric -> Power output: 5200 / 6400 kW ( Hp) -> Traction motors: AC -> Tractive Effort: 300 kN -> Braking effort on traction motors (dynamic braking): 150 kN -> Wheel arrangement: Bo'Bo' -> Wheel diameter: 1250 / 1170 mm -> Max. operational speed: 160 km/h or 200 km/h -> Length: 19,0 m -> Height: 4,25 m -> Width: 3.0 m -> Weight: -> Axelweight: 22,5 t -> Profile: UIC 505-1 Technical details for Diesel-electric Vectron DE -> Type: Vectron platform for Europe -> German class: 1247 -> Usage: heavy multipurpose locomotive -> Builder: Siemens Mobility AG, Germany -> Production dates: 2010 - -> Numbers built: unknown, new model -> Numbers in use: unknown, new model -> Users: -> Seen: Germany -> Energy Source: Diesel fuel -> Power source: MTU 16V 4000 R84) -> Power output: 2000 / 2200 / 2400 kW ( Hp) -> Traction motors: AC -> Tractive Effort: 275 kN -> Braking effort on traction motors (dynamic braking): 150 kN -> Wheel arrangement: Bo'Bo' -> Wheel diameter: 1250 / 1170 mm -> Max. operational speed: 160 km/h -> Length: 19,0 m (60 cm less than ES64F4) -> Height: 4,25 m -> Width: 3.0 m -> Weight: 80 - 90 tons depending on the configuration -> Axelweight: 22,5 t -> Static pulling strengt 1500 kN, can be fitted with a center coupler for heavier trains. -> Profile: UIC 505-1 Even with the Eurosprinter product line as the base, the Vectron project was a major undertaking for the Siemens Mobility. The product development for Vectron started in 2006 and the end product was announced at the Innotrans fair in Berlin year 2010. Between 2006 - 2010 the project was a great secret only the product development involved knew about. The new Vectron product line offers a possibility to use longer trains than today. It can be fitted with a center couplers and has a 1500kN static pulling load. This enables using the locomotives even in the heavy ore trains some of the as strong predecessor ES64F4 have found their home at.


	The front view shows the height of the large locomotive. Vectron features an enhanced crashworthiness with crumple zones. The crumple zones effectively absorb energy in the smaller accidents, like sometimes happening with switching. The cab is a separate module, rign bolted to the body for easier replacement in needed. Although the otuward appearance of the Vectron is very similar to Eurorunners and latest Eurosprinters, the structures have many enhancements. All these locomotives conform to the EN15227 crash worthiness norms. Intersting change to the Eurosprinter product line is now missing one of the main spotting features: ribbed lines along the sides.
	This unit is a diesel version of the Vectron DE platform. Notice the modern side grilles, which easily identify it at this angle from it's electric cousins. The SF4 bogie of the Vectron is a further developed Eurosprinter F4 bogie. For increased speed range this bogies drive line is of a partly suspended hollow shaft type with lateral dampers as a new feature. An option for the bogie is an ADD system steering the bogie to the curve and out of it reducing the Y forces. ADD is shortened for German Aktiver Drehdämpfer.
	The inside view to the electric Vectron is clean and clearly organized. All the numerous components are easily accessible through the center corridor.

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