NSB El 8

In today's world, NSB El 8 represents a highly relevant and topical issue that impacts people of all ages and cultures. For decades, NSB El 8 has been the subject of studies and research that seek to understand its influence on different aspects of daily life. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the meaning and importance of NSB El 8, as well as its implications in the social, cultural, economic and scientific fields. Through an exhaustive and detailed analysis, we will seek to shed light on the latest trends and discoveries related to NSB El 8, with the aim of giving the reader a broader and enriching perspective on this fascinating topic.

NSB El 8
El 8.2060, Hamar, 2023-7-18
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderNorsk Elektrisk & Brown Boveri
AEG
Thune
Per Kure
Build date1940-1949
Total produced16
Specifications
Configuration:
 • AAR1-D-1
 • UIC1'Do1'
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Length13.8 m (45 ft 3 in)
Loco weight82.8 t (81.5 long tons; 91.3 short tons)
Electric system/s15 kV 16+23 Hz AC Catenary
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Performance figures
Maximum speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Power output2,080 kW (2,789 hp)
Tractive effort135 kN (30,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsNorwegian State Railways
Numbers8 2054 to 8 2061
8 2065 to 8 2072
LocaleNorway
Retired1987
DispositionRetired

The NSB El 8 was a Norwegian electric locomotive which was built between 1940 and 1949. Although fast, the El 8 did not have bogies, making it rather stiff in the turns, a problem which was remedied with the introduction of the NSB El 11 and NSB El 13.

There were 16 El 8 engines produced. Four manufacturers were involved in building it: AEG, Norsk Elektrisk & Brown Boveri, Per Kure and Thune. The engines were numbered 8 2054 to 8 2061 and 8 2065 to 8 2072. The last El 8 was retired in 1987. Engine no. 8 2060 is preserved.

El 8.2060 Hamar 2004-08-02,left side
El 8.2060 Hamar 2007-07-21,right side

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