PKP class EP03
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 EP03 locomotive |
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| Power type | Electric |
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| Builder | ASEA  SWE |
| Build date | 1951-1952 |
| Total production | 8 |
| UIC classification | Bo'Bo' |
| AAR wheel arr. | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8½ in) |
| Driver size | 1220 mm |
| Length | 14170 mm |
| Width | 3150 mm |
| Total weight | 81.2 t |
| Electric system(s) | 3000 V |
| Current Collection method(s) | Pantograph |
| Engine type | LIB 117 |
| Transmission | 83:24 |
| Top speed | 100 km/h |
| Power output | 1650 kW 1800 kW |
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| Career | PKP |
| Class | EP03 |
| Number in class | 8 |
| Locale | Poland |
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The class EP03 is a type of Swedish electric locomotive used by Polish railway operator (PKP)
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[edit] History
In 1946 PKP purchased eight locomotives from the Swedish company Allmana Svenska Elektriska AB.
[edit] Introduction
EP03 locomotives were introduced in 1951-1952. Their main purpose was operating light passenger and freight trains.
[edit] Locomotive assignment
| Locomotives numbers | Operator | Remarks |
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| 01 | Sucha Beskidzka |
[edit] Withdrawal
The EP03 locomotives were in service until about 1970; the last of the class was withdrawn in 1974.
[edit] Present Use
The only locomotive in operation is EP03-01, currently in Railway Museum in Chabówka.
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