PKP class EP03

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EP03
EP03
EP03 locomotive
Power type Electric
BuilderASEA
Build date1951-52
Total production8
AAR wheel arr.Bo-Bo
Gauge1435 mm
Driver size1220 mm
Length14170 mm
Width3150 mm
Total weight81,2 t
Fuel capacity2840 l.
Electric system3000 V
Collection methodPantograph
Engine typeLIB 117
Transmission83:24
Top speed100 km/h
Power output1650 kW
1800 kW
CareerPKP
ClassEP03
Number in class8
LocalePoland

The class EP03 is a type of Swedish electric locomotive used by Polish railway operator (PKP)

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History

In 1946 PKP discussed with the Swedish company Allmana Svenska Elektriska AB on the purchase of electric locomotives. This resulted in the purchase of eight locomotives.

Introduction

EP03 locomotives were introduced in 1951-52. Their main purpose was leading light passenger and cargo 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The EP03 locomotives were in service until about 1970; the last of the class was withdrawn in 1974.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, currently in Railway Museum in Chabówka.

Resources

See also



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