Description

In the early 1920s, Bavaria created a plan for developing electric engines. The type EP 5 (later designated E 52) was part of that plan, with the usage field of heavy passenger trains on the hilly lines in southern Bavaria. In the mid 1920s, 35 units of this very heavy engine (140t weight) were introduced, serving on lines around Munich.

Six engines were retired due to damages from World War II, the others were kept in service until the 1960s in the ever growing electric network in Bavaria. However, with the newly developed electric standard engines becoming available, this type was moved over to Kaiserslautern in 1966, where they hauled freight trains before being retired in 1973.

In the game, this is the first truly powerful electric engine which can run at speeds comparable to faster steam engines. That makes the type a prime candidate for difficult terrain where the steam engines struggle. One can also use it for freight services, although the class E 94 becomes a suitable alternative rather soon. The biggest issue with this type is the steep price so early in the game.

Images and Screenshots

A class E52 with an early passenger train consisting of two-axle cars. These cars are brown instead of green when being hauled by the E52. This models the original livery used in Bavaria at the time.

In later years the engines are colored in gray. Here it seen in front of a passenger train on a line in the mountains.