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GUINEA:
Locomotives of the World |
30.10.1998 |
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 On
this stamp the most common electrical multiple unit (EMU) set
nowadays running in Norway is depicted, namely the class 69. In the
front we can see No. 69.625, a driving trailer of the subclass
BS 69B. The first sets of the
class 69 were built in the years 1970-71 by NEBB (now ABB) in
Norway, and the EMU depicted here 4 years later. In total 85 sets
were built in 4 different versions and they were mainly used on
commuter traffic. The maximum speed was 130 km/h. The
69B was however a variant with only one entry and intended for
service on longer distances. When launched, they were of a very
modern construction with lightweight metal body and equipped with
thyristor control, disk and magnetic track brakes. All the same, the
class 69 was not without problems that caused poor reliability in
operation. Although this is an electrical multiple unit, there are
neither current collectors nor overhead contact wire to be seen on
the stamp! This stamp is part of a
sheet containing
eight stamps showing trains from different countries.
Catalogue Nos.: Sc 1482f / SG / Mi 2168 / YT |
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 Due
to the increasing electrification after the last war a new type of
electric locomotives were needed in Norway. These engines became
class El.11 and were delivered between 1951 and 1964 in a number
of 41 by NEBB and Thune. These Bo'Bo' locomotives, inspired by the
Swiss Ae 4/4 and Re 4/4, were commonly used on both passengers as
well as goods trains. With a maximum axle load of 15 tons and
maximum speed of 105 km/h they became well fitted and popular
workhorses and stayed in service for more than 40 years. One of
these, No. 2110, in front of a WLAB sleeper is depicted on this
stamp. This engine, built in 1956, is one of three that was later
modified to serve on the famous
Flåm railway. Because of the steep gradient here (1:18) the
brake system was improved and due to many curved tunnels extra
headlights were added. Most El.11-locos are now out of service, but
3 of them are preserved, 2 at the
Norwegian Railway Museum. This stamp is part of another
sheet containing
eight stamps showing trains from different countries.
Catalogue Nos.: Sc 1483f / SG / Mi 2176 / YT
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