ChS2 explained

ChS2 [1]
Powertype:Electric
Builder:Škoda Works
Builddate:1958-1976
Numberrebuilt:ChS2 and ChS2K - 942
ChS2T - 120
Gauge:
Electricsystem:3 kV DC Catenary
Collectionmethod:Pantograph
Maxspeed:160km/h
Operator:РЖД (RZhD), УЗ (UZ)
Locale: Russia
Soviet Union
Ukraine

The ChS2 Russian: ЧС2 is an electric mainline DC passenger locomotive used in Russia and Ukraine. It was manufactured by the Škoda Works in Czechoslovakia between 1958 and 1973.

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://railbook.net/?mod=articles&art=10 Article "Легендарная "двойка" - качество, проверенное временем"