ČSD Class E 458.1

ČSD class E 458.1 ČD Class 111
111 031 at Ústí nad Orlicí
Type and origin Power type Electric Builder Škoda Works Model 78E Build date Prototype: 1979 Production: 1981–1982 Total produced 35
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Bo′Bo′ Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Length 14,400 mm (47 ft 3 in) Width 3,000 mm (9 ft 10 in) Height 4,650 mm (15 ft 3 in) Loco weight 70.4 tonnes (69.3 long tons; 77.6 short tons) Electric system/s 3,000 V DC Current pickup(s) Pantograph
Performance figures Maximum speed 80 km/h (50 mph) Power output 772 kW (1,035 hp) Tractive effort 245 kN (55,000 lbf)
Career Operators ČSD » ČD Class ČSD: E 458.1, ČD: 111 Number in class 32 Numbers 111 001 – 111 035

ČSD Class E 458.1 is a class of electric locomotive were used for shunting and local trip working in former Czechoslovakia. Locomotives which passed to České dráhy, rail operator in the Czech republic are now classified as Class 111. E 458.1 locomotives operate solely on the 3,000 V DC electrification system. They are fitted with thyristor control. ČSD Class S 458.0 and ČSD Class E 458.0 are similar locomotives operating on 25 kV AC and 3,000 V DC respectively.

External links

• Lokomotivní řada 111 ČD (E 458.1 ČSD) in Czech