PKP class EP08
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| EP08 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Builder | Pafawag Wrocław | |
| Introduced | 1973 | |
| Rail width | 1435 mm | |
| Weight | 80 t. | |
| Wheel Arrangement | Bo-Bo | |
| Traction engine | EE 541g | |
| Constant power | 2000 kW | |
| Maximum speed | 140 km/h | |
| Transmission | 77:24 | |
| Length | 15915 mm | |
| Width | 3038 mm | |
| Height | 4343 mm | |
| Wheel Dia. | 1250 mm | |
| Max. Tractive Effort | ??? | |
| Brake type | Oerlikon | |
| Heating type | ??? | |
EP08 is the name for a Polish electric locomotive used by the Polish railway operator (PKP)
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History
The EP08 is strongly connected with the EP07 and EU07 locomotives, and in general is a later modification of the two latter.
Production
| Locomotives numbers | Producer | Years of production | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Pafawag | 1973 | 1 |
| 002-005 | Pafawag | 1972 | 4 |
| 006-015 | Pafawag | 1975 - 1976 | 4 |
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Major changes
- Changed transmission (into 77:24)
- New engine type
The locomotive could theoretically reach 160 km/h, but due to technical problems its maximum speed was reduced to 140 km/h.
Locomotive assignment
| Locomotives numbers | Operator | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 001, 006, 007, 008, 009, 010, 011, 012, 013 | Warszawa |
Nicknames
- Świnia (The pig) - from its colour
Resources
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 |