Transnet Freight Rail : Class 23E

The TRAXX Africa F100 MS TFR Class 23E Locomotive is a Co-Co, electrical, multi system freight locomotive designed to operate under 3 kV DC and 25 kV AC catenary voltages on 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) Cape gauge track.
The acquisition of the Class 23E forms part of the largest-ever locomotive supply contract in South African history and the single-biggest investment initiative by a South African corporation. It consists of contracts for the construction of 1,064 locomotives by four global original equipment manufacturers
Maximum speed : 100 km/h
Tractive effort : 3800 kW
Dual 3 kV DC & 25 kV AC/50 Hz catenary
Video Credits : Marnaud Nel.

[@marval44039]

2:07 is my favorite clip. Loved how the train picked up speed going over the points

[@Imsaptouw]

They get going so fast its music to my ears

[@nigellennert8967]

Thanks great video the class 23e locos are quite busy in the northern cape

[@Imsaptouw]

Yes they are indeed very busy, id go as far to say they run that coal corridor up to a point.

[@walterfick157]

We don't see those locos in the Cape...pity... would love to see them 🚂👍

[@Imsaptouw]

I agree, but i doubt those triple axles will survive our tight curves on some sections.

[@theovanstaden5766]

Great video ImSaptouw!

[@Toomaxxebie]

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