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{{Infobox locomotive
{{Infobox locomotive
| name= ICE-S
| name= ICE-S
| powertype= electric
| powertype= electric
| image=Mannheimer Hauptbahnhof- auf Bahnsteig zu Gleis 10- Richtung Heidelberg (ICE S) 24.2.2009.JPG
| image=
| caption=
| caption= ICE S on the Nuremberg-Munich high-speed line
| builder= [[Siemens AG|Siemens]], [[Deutsche Waggonbau AG|DWA]], [[AEG]], [[Adtranz]]
| builder= [[Siemens AG|Siemens]], [[Deutsche Waggonbau AG|DWA]], [[AEG (German company)|AEG]], [[Adtranz]]
| maxspeed = {{convert|206|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}
| maxspeed = {{convert|330|km/h|abbr=on|round=5}}
| poweroutput= powerheads: 2×{{convert|4,800|kW|abbr=on}}<br />
| poweroutput= powerheads: 2×{{convert|4,800|kW|abbr=on}}<br />
powered carriages: {{convert|2×2,000|kW|abbr=on}}
powered carriages: {{convert|2,000|kW|abbr=on}}
| locoweight= {{convert|325|t|abbr=on}}
| locoweight= {{convert|325|t|abbr=on}}
| uicclass= original composition:
| uicclass= original composition:
: Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+2'2'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'
: Bo{{prime}}Bov+Bo{{prime}}Bo{{prime}}+2{{prime}}2{{prime}}+Bo{{prime}}Bo{{prime}}+Bo{{prime}}Bo{{prime}}
current composition:
current composition:
:Bo'Bo'+2'2'+Bo'Bo'
:Bo{{prime}}Bo{{prime}}+2{{prime}}2v+Bo{{prime}}Bo{{prime}}
| deliverydate= 1996
| deliverydate= 1996
}}
}}


'''ICE S''' is [[Deutsche Bahn]]'s testing train for high-speed tests. The "S" stands for ''Schnellfahrtzug'', which is German for ''[[high speed train]]''. It replaced the [[InterCityExperimental|InterCityExperimental (ICE V)]].
'''ICE S''' is [[Deutsche Bahn]]'s [[high speed train|train for high-speed]] tests. The letter "S" abbreviates the German expression ''Schnellfahrt'', which translates into ''high speed run''. The train replaced the [[InterCityExperimental|InterCityExperimental (ICE V)]].


== History ==
== History ==
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After the ICE V was retired, the ICE S became the testing train for the maintenance of the high-speed lines. Three times a year, the train runs on each line with an array of sensors and cameras to determine the line's condition. During the [[acceptance test]]s of new high-speed lines, the ICE S is usually the first train to drive the line at the design speed and beyond.
After the ICE V was retired, the ICE S became the testing train for the maintenance of the high-speed lines. Three times a year, the train runs on each line with an array of sensors and cameras to determine the line's condition. During the [[acceptance test]]s of new high-speed lines, the ICE S is usually the first train to drive the line at the design speed and beyond.


While testing [[bogie]]s for DB and [[Japan Rail]], the train achieved a speed of {{convert|393|km/h|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.db.de/site/hochgeschwindigkeit/de/ice/technik/inspektionsfahrten/inspektionsfahrten.html|title=15 Jahre Hochgeschwindigkeitsverkehr|publisher=Deutsche Bahn AG|accessdate=2007-02-13 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070205102409/http://www.db.de/site/hochgeschwindigkeit/de/ice/technik/inspektionsfahrten/inspektionsfahrten.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2007-02-05|language=de}}</ref> on 13 July 2001, which is the highest speed driven on German rails since the InterCityExperimental's land speed record campaign in 1988.
While testing [[bogie]]s for DB and [[Japan Railways Group]], the train achieved a speed of {{convert|393|km/h|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.db.de/site/hochgeschwindigkeit/de/ice/technik/inspektionsfahrten/inspektionsfahrten.html |title=15 Jahre Hochgeschwindigkeitsverkehr |publisher=Deutsche Bahn AG |access-date=2007-02-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070205102409/http://www.db.de/site/hochgeschwindigkeit/de/ice/technik/inspektionsfahrten/inspektionsfahrten.html |archive-date=2007-02-05 |language=de |url-status=dead |df= }}</ref> on 13 July 2001, which is the highest speed driven on German rails since the InterCityExperimental's land speed record campaign in 1988.


==Facts and Future==
==Facts and Future==
This train was originally built for testing the technical concepts of the ICE 3, and operated with three intermediate cars forming a "half ICE 3" (transformer car and two cars with traction motors). Now most operate with only one intermediate car for different testing purposes. In this case it seemed to be a test run of the new highspeed line Cologne-Düren (ABS 4), where ICE and Thalys trains shall run with {{convert|250|km/h|abbr=on}} in the future.
This train was originally built for testing the technical concepts of the ICE 3, and operated with three intermediate cars forming a "half ICE 3" (transformer car and two cars with traction motors). Now most operate with only one intermediate car for different testing purposes. In this case it seemed to be a test run of the new highspeed line Cologne-Düren (ABS 4), where ICE and Thalys trains shall run with {{convert|250|km/h|abbr=on|sigfig=3}} in the future.


The train consists of two motor units (derived from the ICE 2) and three coaches with test equipment. The train, which has a power rating of {{convert|14000|kW|abbr=on}} (2x {{convert|5000|kW|abbr=on}} (motor units) + {{convert|2000|kW|abbr=on}} (motor bogies of coaches)) at the moment, will be used to test new components for the forthcoming ICE 3. Although the coaches are designed for {{convert|330|km/h|abbr=on}}, it is planned to attain a top speed of {{convert|440|km/h|abbr=on}} (which would be a new record for German trains). The main visible differences to normal ICE 2 trainsets are the special design and the three pantographs of the coaches.
The train consists of two motor units (derived from the ICE 2) and three coaches with test equipment. The train, which has a power rating of {{convert|14000|kW|abbr=on}} (2x {{convert|5000|kW|abbr=on}} (motor units) + {{convert|2000|kW|abbr=on}} (motor bogies of coaches)) at the moment, will be used to test new components for the forthcoming ICE 3. Although the coaches are designed for {{convert|330|km/h|abbr=on|round=5}}, it is planned to attain a top speed of {{convert|440|km/h|abbr=on|round=5}} (which would be a new record for German trains). The main visible differences to normal ICE 2 trainsets are the special design and the three pantographs of the coaches.


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Commons category|ICE S}}
{{Commons category|ICE S}}
* [http://hochgeschwindigkeitszuege.com/germany/index_ice_s.htm ICE-S Versuchs- und Erprobungszug von Siemens Adtranz und DB AG] (fan site)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070225175514/http://www.hochgeschwindigkeitszuege.com/germany/index_ice_s.htm ICE-S Versuchs- und Erprobungszug von Siemens Adtranz und DB AG] (fan site)


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[[Category:Electric multiple units of Germany]]
[[Category:Electric multiple units of Germany]]
[[Category:Electric multiple units with locomotive-like power cars]]
[[Category:InterCityExpress]]
[[Category:Intercity Express]]
[[Category:Experimental and prototype high-speed trains]]
[[Category:Experimental and prototype high-speed trains]]
[[Category:Track recording trains]]
[[Category:Track recording trains]]
[[Category:Train-related introductions in 1996]]



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Revision as of 12:38, 22 June 2024

ICE-S
Type and origin
Power typeelectric
BuilderSiemens, DWA, AEG, Adtranz
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICoriginal composition:
BoBov+BoBo+22+BoBo+BoBo

current composition:

BoBo+22v+BoBo
Loco weight325 t (320 long tons; 358 short tons)
Performance figures
Maximum speed330 km/h (205 mph)
Power outputpowerheads: 2×4,800 kW (6,400 hp)
powered carriages: 2×2,000 kW (2,700 hp)
Career
Delivered1996

ICE S is Deutsche Bahn's train for high-speed tests. The letter "S" abbreviates the German expression Schnellfahrt, which translates into high speed run. The train replaced the InterCityExperimental (ICE V).

History

The train was originally used to test components during the development of the ICE 3 in the mid-1990s. The powerheads were taken from the ongoing production of the ICE 2 with only minor modifications. Two of the three original carriages had 500 kW (670 hp) traction motors on each axle, resulting in an impressive overall power output of 13,600 kW (18,200 hp). When testing was completed, both these powered carriages were retired.

After the ICE V was retired, the ICE S became the testing train for the maintenance of the high-speed lines. Three times a year, the train runs on each line with an array of sensors and cameras to determine the line's condition. During the acceptance tests of new high-speed lines, the ICE S is usually the first train to drive the line at the design speed and beyond.

While testing bogies for DB and Japan Railways Group, the train achieved a speed of 393 km/h (244 mph)[1] on 13 July 2001, which is the highest speed driven on German rails since the InterCityExperimental's land speed record campaign in 1988.

Facts and Future

This train was originally built for testing the technical concepts of the ICE 3, and operated with three intermediate cars forming a "half ICE 3" (transformer car and two cars with traction motors). Now most operate with only one intermediate car for different testing purposes. In this case it seemed to be a test run of the new highspeed line Cologne-Düren (ABS 4), where ICE and Thalys trains shall run with 250 km/h (155 mph) in the future.

The train consists of two motor units (derived from the ICE 2) and three coaches with test equipment. The train, which has a power rating of 14,000 kW (19,000 hp) (2x 5,000 kW (6,700 hp) (motor units) + 2,000 kW (2,700 hp) (motor bogies of coaches)) at the moment, will be used to test new components for the forthcoming ICE 3. Although the coaches are designed for 330 km/h (205 mph), it is planned to attain a top speed of 440 km/h (275 mph) (which would be a new record for German trains). The main visible differences to normal ICE 2 trainsets are the special design and the three pantographs of the coaches.

References

  1. ^ "15 Jahre Hochgeschwindigkeitsverkehr" (in German). Deutsche Bahn AG. Archived from the original on 2007-02-05. Retrieved 2007-02-13.