PKP class EP03

EP03

EP03 locomotive
Power type	Electric
Builder	ASEA
Build date	1951-52
Total production	8
AAR wheel arr.	Bo-Bo
Gauge	1435 mm
Driver size	1220 mm
Length	14170 mm
Width	3150 mm
Total weight	81,2 t
Fuel capacity	2840 l.
Electric system	3000 V
Collection method	Pantograph
Engine type	LIB 117
Transmission	83:24
Top speed	100 km/h
Power output	1650 kW 1800 kW
Career	PKP
Class	EP03
Number in class	8
Locale	Poland

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The EP03 locomotives were in service until about 1970; the last of the class was withdrawn in 1974.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

• Modern Locos Gallery
• Rail Service
• Mikoleje
• Chabówka Rail Museum

See also

• Polish locomotives designation