DB Class 120

Deutsche Bundesbahn Baureihe 120
120 105-2 with an InterCity from Berlin to Cologne, 2013.
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderBBC, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp
Build date1979–1980 (120.0)
1987–1989 (120.1)
Total produced65
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Length19.20 m (63 ft 0 in)
Loco weight84.0 t (82.7 long tons; 92.6 short tons)
Electric system/s15 kV 16⅔ Hz AC Catenary
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Traction motorsFour
Loco brakeKE-GPR, electric brakes
Train brakesAir
Safety systemsSifa, Indusi
Performance figures
Maximum speed200 km/h (124 mph)
Power output5,600 kW (7,500 hp)
Tractive effort340 kN (76,000 lbf) Max
215 kN (48,000 lbf) @92.6 km/h (58 mph)
Career
OperatorsDeutsche Bundesbahn
Deutsche Bahn AG
Class120
Withdrawn2011 - present
DispositionStill in active service

The DB Baureihe 120 is a class of electric locomotives operated by DB Fernverkehr in Germany. From 5 July 2020, almost all locomotives (except for one from the 120.2 subseries) have been withdrawn.


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