DR Class E 42


The DR Class E 42 is a class of electric locomotives formerly operated by the Deutsche Reichsbahn in East Germany. They were later operated by Deutsche Bahn, designated as Class 142.

Technical specifications

The locomotives have a Bo-Bo axle arrangement and a power output of.

History

A total of 292 locomotives have been built. From 1970 onward, they were designated as Class 242. Some locomotives were aquired by Lokoop and hired out for services in Switzerland.