The 15E

James Attwell · Post by **James Attwell** » 08 Jul 2009, 10:57

At Union Carriage, 2 weeks ago. They are expected to be running tests in i think another 2 or 3 weeks. As can be seen, THEY ARE HUGE!!!!!and are Co-Co.

Stefan Andrzejewski · Post by **Stefan Andrzejewski** » 08 Jul 2009, 11:19

Looking forward to seeing these beasts in Saldanha at the end of the year. Thank you for these.

Jonathan Glover · Post by **Jonathan Glover** » 08 Jul 2009, 16:46

What is the diffrence between Co-Co and Bo-Bo?

John Ashworth · Post by **John Ashworth** » 08 Jul 2009, 18:33

Co-Co means three powered axles on each of two bogies; Bo-Bo means two powered axles. The capital letter indicates the number of powered axles, while the "o" indicates that they are each powered by an individual electric traction motor (as opposed, say, to being driven by a single motor and linked by connecting rods or some other mechanical linkage). It's known as the UIC classification of locomotive axle arrangements (although I believe the strictest interpretation of UIC would be Co'Co' rather than Co-Co, the ' indicating a bogie rather than a fixed frame).

Derek Walker · Post by **Derek Walker** » 08 Jul 2009, 19:26

I dont see them winning any beauty contests for locomotives. but they sure will be impressive in service. John, Thanks for the CoCo BoBo explantion too... it made things a tad less muddy.

Stefan Andrzejewski · Post by **Stefan Andrzejewski** » 09 Jul 2009, 08:19

Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder. I am sure you have heard that one before. I think they look magnificent.

fanie kleynhans · Post by **fanie kleynhans** » 09 Jul 2009, 22:26

How will these locos get to Saldanha, through Bellville or is there another way?

Stefan Andrzejewski · Post by **Stefan Andrzejewski** » 10 Jul 2009, 08:08

I think they can get through Sishen, otherwise the only link is the Malmesbury branch line which turns off at Kraaifontein. This is the route that the rolling stock go through and branch off at Kalbaskraal.

James Attwell · Post by **James Attwell** » 10 Jul 2009, 10:15

I am not sure of the route they will take, but from what I heard they will be tacken to Sishen or Saldanah on dummy bogies because of the weight. There they will be jacked up and have their proper bogies put on.

Stefan Andrzejewski · Post by **Stefan Andrzejewski** » 10 Jul 2009, 10:22

That makes sense. I forgot about the weight. What are the about 180ton. Our poor branch line would never cope with that.

James Attwell · Post by **James Attwell** » 10 Jul 2009, 10:43

I dont know the weight, but it will be one long journey for them, I think they will travel a max of 40kph behind diesels all the way.

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