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6E/6E1

Similar in drafts to it's predecessor class 5E, and of similar mechanical configuration, the 6E is a superior machine, developing more speed and power for minimal gain in size and weight, by improved power transfer to the rails. This is effected by bellows between the frame and the wheels.

The latter series, class 6E1, are recogniseable by their large body-bogie torsion bars, a further developement of efficiencies in power transfer between body and wheels.

Numbering 960 units, they are the most numerous locomotives on SPOORNET and the largest class of electric locomotive in the world.

In December 1978, E1525 underwent experimental modifications for high speed running which included fitting a bullet nose and suitable gear ratio. With one coach in tow, the locomotive set the world narrow gauge speed record at 245 km/h (153 mph) over a distance of 3km between Midway and Westonaria near Johannesburg. The fibreglass nose is now displayed at the Highspeed Testing facility, Koedoespoort, Pretoria.

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