Iranian Railways RC4

RC4
Type and origin
Power type Electric
Builder ASEA,
Build date 1979-1980
Specifications
AAR wheel arr B-B
UIC class 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)
Loco weight 80 metric tons (79 long tons; 88 short tons)
Electric system(s) 25 kV AC catenary
Current collection 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
Operators 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

  1. ↑ "RAI stock", www.railfaneurope.net, RAI electric locomotives

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