ČSD Class E 458.1 is a class of electric locomotive were used for shunting and local trip working in former Czechoslovakia. Locomotives which passed to České dráhy, rail operator in the Czech Republic are now classified as Class 111. E 458.1 locomotives operate solely on the 3,000 V DC electrification system. They are fitted with thyristor control. ČSD Class S 458.0 and ČSD Class E 458.0 are similar locomotives operating on 25 kV AC and 3,000 V DC respectively.

ČSD class E 458.1
ČD Class 111
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderŠkoda Works
Model78E
Build datePrototype: 1979
Production: 1981–1982
Total produced35
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Length14,400 mm (47 ft 3 in)
Width3,000 mm (9 ft 10 in)
Height4,650 mm (15 ft 3 in)
Loco weight70.4 tonnes (69.3 long tons; 77.6 short tons)
Electric system/s3,000 V DC overhead lines
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Performance figures
Maximum speed80 km/h (50 mph)
Power output772 kW (1,035 hp)
Tractive effort245 kN (55,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsČSD » ČD
ClassČSD: E 458.1,
ČD: 111
Number in class32[1]
Numbers111 001 – 111 035

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References edit

  1. ^ Marco van Uden (2007-12-26). "Railfaneurope.net". Retrieved 2008-01-22.

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