PKP class EU06
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EU06
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| Builder | EEC/AEI | |
| Introduced | 1962 | |
| Rail width | 1435 mm | |
| Weight | 80 t. | |
| Wheel Arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Traction engine | EE 541 | |
| Constant power | 2000 kW | |
| Maximum speed | 125 km/h | |
| Transmission | 79:18 | |
| Length | 15915 mm | |
| Width | 2903 mm | |
| Height | 4343 mm | |
| Wheel Dia. | 1250 mm | |
| Max. Tractive Effort | ??? | |
| Brake type | Oerlikon | |
| Heating type | ??? | |
EU06 is the code-name for an English electric locomotive in service by the Polish railway operator (PKP).
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[edit] History
The EU06s were delivered to Poland in 1962-65. These locomotives were designed strictly according to Polish requirements. They are roughly similar to the British Rail Class 83, which were built by English Electric during the same period.
[edit] Production
| Locomotives numbers | Producer | Years of production | Quantity |
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| 01-20 | English Electric | 1962 | 20 |
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[edit] Introduction
All EU06 entered service in Kraków, and it was the first time that new locos were not introduced in Warsaw.
[edit] Present day
There are still 14 units of EU06 in operation, but withdrawal of this series is being considered.
[edit] Locomotive assignment
| Locomotives numbers | Operator | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 01, 02, 04, 05, 07, 08, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20 | Kraków |
[edit] Nicknames
- Anglik (Englishman) - from country of origin
[edit] Resources
[edit] See also
| Locomotives of Polskie Koleje Państwowe: | |
|---|---|
| Diesel locomotives: | SM03 | SM04 | SM30 | SM31 | SM40 | SM41 | SM42 | SM48 | SP32 | SP42 | SP45 | SP47 | ST43 | ST44 SU42 | SU45 | SU46 |
| Electric locomotives: | EM10 | EP02 | EP03 | EP05 | EP07 | EP08 | EP09 | ET21 | ET22 | ET40 | ET41 | ET42 | EU04 | EU05 | EU06 | EU07 |
| Steam locomotives: | Ok1 | Ok22 | OKl27 | Ol49 | Pm36 | Pt31 | Pt47 | Pu29 | TKt48 | Ty2 | Ty45 | Ty51 |
| Multiple units of Polskie Koleje Państwowe: | |
| Electric multiple units: | ED72 | ED73 | EN57 | EN71 | EW90 | EW91 | EW92 |
| Diesel multiple units: | SN61 | SN81 | SA101 | SA102 | SA103 | SA104 | SA105 | SA106 | SA107 | SA108 | SA109 | SA110 | SA131 | SA132 | SA133 |
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