DSB Class ME

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DSB Class ME
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder Henschel Build date 1981–1985[1] Total produced 37
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)[1] 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)[1] Prime mover EMD 16-645E3B[1] Displacement 10,570 cm3 (645 in3) per cylinder Cylinders 16 Transmission Electric Safety systems ATC (from 1994)
Performance figures Maximum speed 175 km/h (109 mph) [1] Power output 3,300 hp (2,461 kW) @ 900 RPM[1] Tractive effort 360 kN (81,000 lbf)
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 As of 2017, 33 units are still in service.^[2] The last was withdrawn in December 2021.