PKP class EP03 explained

PKP class EP03
Powertype:Electric
Builder:ASEA
Builddate:1951–1952
Totalproduction:8
Uicclass:Bo′Bo′
Wheeldiameter:12200NaN0
Length:14170frac=8NaNfrac=8
Width:3150frac=8NaNfrac=8
Locoweight:81.2t
Electricsystem:3,000 V DC Catenary
Collectionmethod:Pantograph
Tractionmotors:LIB 117, 83:24 gear ratio
Maxspeed:100km/h
Poweroutput:1650kW
1800kW
Operator:PKP
Locale:Poland

The PKP class EP03 (manufacturer's designation: ASEA E150) is a type of electric locomotive used by Polish railway operator Polskie Koleje Państwowe (PKP).

History

In 1946 PKP purchased eight locomotives from the Swedish manufacturer Allmänna Svenska Elektriska Aktiebolaget (ASEA) of a type not used in Sweden.

Introduction

The locomotives were introduced in 1951–1952. They were designated EP03 class according to PKP system, and numbered EP03-01 to EP03-08. Their main purpose was operating light passenger and freight trains.

Locomotive assignment

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The EP03 locomotives were in service until about 1970; the last of the class was withdrawn in 1974.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, preserved in the railway museum in Chabówka.

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