PKP class EP03

PKP class EP03

EP03-01
Type and origin
Power type Electric
Builder ASEA
Build date 1951–1952
Total produced 8
Specifications
UIC classification Bo′Bo′
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)
Wheel diameter 1,220 mm
Length 14,170 mm
Width 3,150 mm
Locomotive weight 81.2 t
Electric system(s) 3,000 V
Current collection
method
Pantograph
Traction motors LIB 117, 83:24 gear ratio
Performance figures
Maximum speed 100 km/h
Power output 1,650 kW
1,800 kW
Career
Operator(s) PKP
Locale Poland

The PKP class EP03 is a type of electric locomotive used by Polish railway operator Polskie Koleje Państwowe (PKP).

History

In 1946 PKP purchased eight locomotives from the Swedish manufacturer Allmänna Svenska Elektriska Aktiebolaget (ASEA) of a type not used in Sweden.

Introduction

EP03 locomotives were introduced in 1951–1952. Their main purpose was operating light passenger and freight trains.

Locomotive assignment

Locomotives numbers Operator Remarks
01 Sucha Beskidzka

Withdrawal

The EP03 locomotives were in service until about 1970; the last of the class was withdrawn in 1974.

Present use

The only locomotive in operation is EP03-01, preserved in the railway museum in Chabówka.

See also

External links

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