Iranian Railways RC4
| RC4 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type and origin | |
| Power type | Electric |
| Builder | ASEA, |
| Build date | 1979-1980 |
| Specifications | |
| AAR wheel arr. | B-B |
| UIC classification | Bo-Bo |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Wheel diameter | 1,200 mm (3 ft 11 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm (8 ft 2 in) |
| Length | 16,000 mm (52 ft 6 in) |
| Width | 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 3,960 mm (13 ft 0 in) |
| Locomotive weight | 80 metric tons (79 long tons; 88 short tons) |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV AC catenary |
| Current collection method | Pantograph |
| Traction motors | DC |
| Performance figures | |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Power output | 3,600 kW (4,800 hp) |
| Tractive effort | 240 kN (54,000 lbf) |
| Career | |
| Operator(s) | RAI |
| Number in class | 8 |
| Disposition | in service |
The RAI R-C-4 is a class of 4 axle Bo'Bo' electric locomotives used by the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways; the units have a similar design to the Swedish SJ Rc4.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ "RAI stock", www.railfaneurope.net, RAI electric locomotives