Siemens ES64U4 Taurus
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2 pantographs are for DC power (those with juncture in front) and the two remaiming with juncture on rear are for AC power. So the loco is at that video using DC power.
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why does it have 4 pantographs ?
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This is Austrian Power ;) I can see the 1016/1116/1216 everyday in Graz. she is beautiful :)
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★★★★★ thanks for uploading :) nice
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hi, the movies is excellent, thanks ★★★★★
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That's right
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Bravo! 5 Stars!
VERY Smooth Acceleration!
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No, 1216 as well as BR189 uses IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) technology instead of GTO (Gate Turn Off) thyristors used in 1016/1116 locos. The GTO:s is the ones that makes the distinctive stepped sound. IGBT is capable of handling yet more current with fewer semi-conductors than GTO thyristors.
plamek3000 2 years ago 4
As you can hear it in this video, no. :) As far as I know, this type of Eurosprinter locomotives can work under 4 different current type: 25 kV/50 Hz AC, 15 kV/16,67 Hz AC, 3 kV DC, 1,5 kV DC. So... maybe Siemens had to change the inverter to be able to do this or something.
Locomotivefan2009 2 years ago 3