DS3 (locomotive)
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| DS3 (ДС3) | |
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 Electric locomotive DS3-012 in Vinnytsia railway station | |
| Specifications | |
| Power type | Electric |
| Builder | DEVZ |
| Build date | 2003-2008 |
| Total produced | 18 |
| UIC classification | Bo'Bo' |
| Gauge | 1,520 mm (4 ft 11 27⁄32 in) |
| Locomotive weight | 90 tonnes |
| Traction motors | 4 |
| Top speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) |
| Power output | 4,800 kW (6,400 hp) |
| Tractive effort | 310 kN (70,000 lbf) |
| Locomotive brake | Air and electric |
| Train brakes | Air |
| Safety systems | ALSN |
| Career | |
DS3 (Ukrainian: ДС3) — AC electric locomotive manufactured by Dnipropetrovsk research-and-production association for electric locomotive engineering (NPO DEVZ) (Ukrainian: Дніпропетровський електровозобудівний завод, ДЕВЗ) jointly with Siemens.
DS3 was designed as dual-purpose locomotive for both passenger and freight service, but now is used primary for pulling express passenger trains. Siemens provides power electronics while DEVZ produces chassis, traction motors, auxiliary machinery etc.
Four DS3s parked near a traction depot
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