Characteristics South African Class 10E2

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1 characteristics

1.1 brakes
1.2 bogies
1.3 orientation
1.4 identifying features





characteristics

the class 10e2 introduced standard 3 kv dc heavy goods locomotive. continuous power rating of 3,090 kilowatts (4,140 horsepower), 4 class 10e2 locomotives capable of performing same work 6 class 6e1.


brakes

the locomotive makes use of either regenerative or rheostatic braking, situation demands. both traction , electric braking power continuously variable, electric braking optimised such extent maximum use made of regenerative braking capacity of 3 kv dc network, ability automatically change on rheostatic braking whenever overhead supply system becomes non-receptive.


the entire fleet of class 10e family of electric locomotives equipped electronic chopper control, smoother in comparison rheostatic resistance control used in classes 1e 6e1 electric locomotives.


bogies

the class 10e2 built sophisticated traction linkages on bogies. locomotive s electronic wheel-slip detection system, these traction struts, mounted between linkages on bogies , locomotive body , colloquially referred grasshopper legs, ensure maximum transfer of power rails without causing wheel-slip reducing adhesion of leading bogie , increasing of trailing bogie as 15% upon starting.


orientation

these dual cab locomotives have roof access ladder on 1 side only, right of cab access door. roof access ladder end marked no. 2 end.


identifying features

in visual appearance, class 10e2 can distinguished class 10e roof ends , sills. class 10e has riffled roof ends , parts of sill protrude past bottom edge of body sides. class 10e2 has smooth unriffled roof ends , no part of sill protrudes past bottom edge of body sides.








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