Introduction

The Norwegian El10 is a version of the Swedish U class, which was built in large numbers between 1929 and 1956. The El10 was delivered betwen 1949 and 1952. They were mostly used as switcher units around Oslo and Drammen. A few were refurbished and repainted in the new colors in late 1980's. By 1995 they were all taken out of service.

As it was based on a Swedish model, Perl made a kit that was sold through NMJ. Later on NMJ made a small series using DJH white metal bodies. In 2007 Trix introduced a new version based on the SJ U. So for a relative small serie of prototype there have been various HO model options.

El10
El10.2506 & El10.2516 (1996-06-21)
11.06.86 Oslo Vest 10.2510 (6047563314)
El10.2510 (1986-06-11) - Photo by Phil Richards

Models

Number: El10.2507
Manufacturer: Trix
Catalogus no: 22351
Era: 1950 - early 1970's
Description: Märklin/Trix version of the green El10.
DCC: Has built-in MTC21 connector for decoder.
Number: El10.2510
Manufacturer: NMJ
Catalogus no: NMJTEL10.2510
Era: 1989-1994
El10.2510 in July 1992
Description: NMJ Topline version of the El10. This is a DJH white metal model on a Roco Ee 3/3 drive train.
DCC: DCC installation
Last update: 2020-10-12