ČSD Class E 426.0

The locomotives of ČSD's Class E 426.0 (ČD's Class 113) are essentially ČSD Class E 458.0 locomotives redesigned to work from the 1500 V DC overhead wire electrification system. They are retained for use on line 202 from Tábor to Bechyně.

ČSD E 426.0
ČD 113
113 003-8 in Tábor
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderŠkoda Works
Build date1973
Total produced6
Specifications
Configuration:
  UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge
Wheel diameter1,050 mm (3 ft 5 in)
Length14,400 mm (47 ft 3 in)
Width2,940 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Height4,640 mm (15 ft 3 in)
Loco weight64 tonnes (63 long tons; 71 short tons)
Electric system/s1500 V DC overhead lines
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Performance figures
Maximum speed80 km/h (50 mph)
Power output800 kW (1,073 hp)
Career
OperatorsČSD » ČD
ClassČSD: E 426.0, later 113;
ČD 113
Number in class4
Numbers113 001-2 – 113 004-6

When delivered, the class E 426.0 locomotives ran at half the power of an E 458.0, reflecting the lower line voltage. During 1992, 113 002-0 was modified to allow parallel connection of the traction motors. This allowed operation at the full power rating (800 kW). Locomotives 113 001-2 and 113 003-8 were similarly modified. The remaining locomotive (113 004-6) has not been modified.[1]

Similarly, as improvements were made to the locomotives (and their E 458.0/110 cousins), their maximum speed rating was improved from 50 km/h (31 mph) to 80 km/h (50 mph). The line speed on the route to Bechyně is restricted to 60 km/h (37 mph).[1]

The two remaining locomotives (113 005-3 and 113 006-1) are now used as 3000 V DC system locomotives. During 2004, they were renumbered as 110 205-2 and 110 206-0 respectively.[1]

See also

References

  • Bittner, Jaromír; Křenek, Jaroslav; Bohumil, Skála; Šrámek, Milan (2008). Czech & Slovak Locomotives 2009. Czech Republic: Gradis Bohemia. ISBN 978-80-86925-06-6.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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