DSB Class ME

Specifications
Specifications
Configuration:;
• UIC	Co′Co′
Gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Wheel diameter	1,100 mm (43.31 in)
Length	21.00 m (68 ft 10+3⁄4 in)
Width	3.15 m (10 ft 4 in)
Height	4.35 m (14 ft 3+1⁄4 in)
Loco weight	115.00 t (113.18 long tons; 126.77 short tons)
Prime mover	EMD 16-645E3B
Displacement	10,570 cm3 (645 in3) per cylinder
Cylinders	16
Transmission	Electric
Safety systems	ATC (from 1994)

Type and origin
Type and origin
Power type	Diesel-electric
Builder	Henschel
Build date	1981–1985
Total produced	37

DSB Class ME
DSB Class ME
Power type
Type and origin
Power type	Diesel-electric
Builder	Henschel
Build date	1981–1985
Total produced	37
Configuration:;
Specifications
Configuration:;
• UIC	Co′Co′
Gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Wheel diameter	1,100 mm (43.31 in)
Length	21.00 m (68 ft 10+3⁄4 in)
Width	3.15 m (10 ft 4 in)
Height	4.35 m (14 ft 3+1⁄4 in)
Loco weight	115.00 t (113.18 long tons; 126.77 short tons)
Prime mover	EMD 16-645E3B
Displacement	10,570 cm3 (645 in3) per cylinder
Cylinders	16
Transmission	Electric
Safety systems	ATC (from 1994)
Maximum speed
Performance figures
Maximum speed	180 km/h (110 mph) design speed; 175 km/h (109 mph) in service
Power output	3,300 hp (2,461 kW) @ 900 RPM
Tractive effort	360 kN (81,000 lbf)
Operators
Career
Operators	DSB; SKPL Cargo
Number in class	37
Numbers	1501–1537

The DSB class ME are a series of diesel-electric locomotives, introduced in 1981. Henschel built 37 for DSB. They were among the first AC drive locomotives in serial production. As of 2017, 33 units are still in service. The last was withdrawn in December 2021.