TGOJ X20
| X20 | |
|---|---|
 X20 in the colours of Västmanlands Lokaltrafik in 1997. | |
| In service | 1956 - |
| Manufacturer | Hilding Carlsson |
| Constructed | 1956-59 |
| Formation |
Four cars (X20) Two cars (X21, X22) Three cars (X23) |
| Operator | Trafikaktiebolaget Grängesberg-Oxelösunds Järnvägar |
| Specifications | |
| Train length |
65,540 mm (215 ft 0.3 in) (X20) 33,140 mm (108 ft 8.7 in) (X21, X22) 48,670 mm (159 ft 8.1 in) (X23) |
| Maximum speed | 105 km/h (65 mph) |
| Weight |
68.7 tonnes (67.6 long tons; 75.7 short tons) (X20) 35 tonnes (34 long tons; 39 short tons) (X21, X22) 54.5 tonnes (53.6 long tons; 60.1 short tons) (X23) |
| Power output |
340 kW (460 hp) (X20, X23) 170 kW (230 hp) (X21, X22) |
| Electric system(s) | 15 kV 16⅔ Hz AC Catenary |
| Current collection method | Pantograph |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
X20, X21, X22 and X23 is a series of two to four car electric multiple units operated by Trafikaktiebolaget Grängesberg-Oxelösunds Järnvägar (TGOJ) of Sweden. Thirteen units were built by Hilding Carlsson Mekaniska Verkstad in 1956-59. They have since been sold to Tågkompaniet and are still in service. The SJ X9 EMUs were partly derived from this type.
History
The X20-series was in service with TGOJ until 1989 when they were transferred to Statens Järnvägar (SJ) as a consequence of SJ buying TGOJ. Most of the units retained the TGOJ livery, though some were redecorated to SJs blue colors. During the 1990s they were taken out of service, the last leaving in 2001. One X20 and the X23 were for a period in service with Storstockholms Lokaltrafik on the Stockholm commuter rail. Another X20 was sold to Tågkompaniet, and remains the only unit in service, though one of the cars has been removed to improve acceleration.
Versions
- X20 built as three four-car sets.
- X21 is the other original series, and built as ten two car sets, with a less powerful motor.
- X22 was the result of four X21-units being rebuild in the 1980s with a more spacious interior and more first class seating.
- X23 was created in 1991 after a number of accidents had put parts of the stock out of commission. It had three cars, but the same power as a X20 unit.
External links
- on X20/X21/X22/X23 (Swedish)
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