Eurorunner

Siemens Eurorunner
ER20[1]
ER20 CF[2]
ER30[2]
Co'Co' ER20 CF of Lithuanian Railways
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel electric
BuilderSiemens Transportation Systems
Total produced181
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UIC
  • ER20: Bo′Bo′[1]
  • ER20 CF, ER 30: Co′Co′[2]
GaugeER20, ER20 CF, ER30:
1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge[1]
ER20 CF, ER 30 :
1,520 mm (4 ft 11+27⁄32 in)[2]
Wheelbase10.362 m (34 ft 0 in) between bogie pivots
Length19.275 mm (3⁄4 in)
Width2.870 mm (1⁄8 in)
Loco weightER2: 80t
ER20 CF: 135.7 t
(133.6 long tons; 149.6 short tons)[3]
Fuel typeDiesel fuel
Fuel capacityER20: 2,500–4,000 L
(550–880 imp gal; 660–1,060 US gal)
ER20 CF: 7,000 L
(1,500 imp gal; 1,800 US gal)
ER 30 :5,000–7,000 L
(1,100–1,500 imp gal; 1,300–1,800 US gal)[2]
Prime moverMTU 16 V 4000 R41
Engine typeV16 Diesel
TransmissionElectric
Loco brakeSW-GPRmZ+E
Train brakespneumatic and dynamic brakes
Safety systemsETCS, PZB, Sifa
Performance figures
Maximum speed
  • ER30:
  • 120–160 km/h (75–100 mph)
  • ER20:
  • 140 km/h (90 mph)
  • ER20 CF:
  • 120 km/h (75 mph)
Power outputER20, ER20 CF: 2,000 kW (2,700 hp)[1][2]
ER 30 :2,700–3,500 kW (3,600–4,700 hp)[2]
ER 20 (ÖBB Rh 2016): 1,600–1,750 kW (2,150–2,350 hp) available for traction[4]
Tractive effortER20: 235 kN (53,000 lbf) starting[1]
ER20 CF, ER 30 :450 kN (100,000 lbf)[2]
Career
LocaleGermany, Austria, Hong Kong, Lithuania, Slovakia

The Eurorunner family of locomotives are a series of medium- to high-power diesel-electric locomotives built by Siemens for the European market. Introduced from 2002 onwards, they share design characteristics with the successful Eurosprinter range of electric locomotives, also built by Siemens.

The main initial order for these locomotives was for 100 of the four-axle ER20 for the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) and designated ÖBB type 2016, and commonly called Hercules; further smaller orders from smaller railway companies have also been fulfilled. Later six-axle versions ER20CF were produced for Lithuanian Railways. A higher-power version ER30 is also offered but has not resulted in any orders as of 2010.

Production of the Eurorunner ceased by 2012, replaced by Siemens Vectron diesel-engined versions.[5]

  1. ^ a b c d e Diesel-Electric Universal Locomotive ER20, Germany, Austria and Hong Kong Siemens.com
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h The Eurorunner – International attractive Siemens.com (ARCHIVE)
  3. ^ "Diesel-Electric Freight Locomotive ER20, Lithuanian (for Lithuanian Railways LG) Siemens.com". Archived from the original on 2 May 2008. Retrieved 23 January 2009.
  4. ^ "Diesel-Electric Universal Locomotive Rh 2016, Austria Siemens.com". Archived from the original on 2 May 2008. Retrieved 23 January 2009.
  5. ^ "Eurorunner reaches the finish line", railwaygazette.com, 26 July 2012