PKP class EU06

EU06
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).

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.

Production

Locomotives numbers	Producer	Years of production	Quantity
01-20	English Electric	1962	20

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Introduction

All EU06 entered service in Kraków, and it was the first time that new locos were not introduced in Warsaw.

Present day

There are still 14 units of EU06 in operation, but withdrawal of this series is being considered.

Locomotive assignment

Locomotives numbers	Operator	Remarks
01, 02, 04, 05, 07, 08, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20	Kraków

Nicknames

• Anglik (Englishman) - from country of origin

Resources

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

See also

• Polish locomotives designation