PKP class EP03

Infobox Locomotive Auto
name = EP03
powertype = Electric


caption = EP03 locomotive
builder = ASEA
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builddate = 1951-1952
totalproduction = 8
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uicclass = Bo'Bo'
gauge = RailGauge|sg
leadingsize =
driversize = 1220 mm
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length = 14170 mm
width = 3150 mm
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weightondrivers =
weight = 81.2 t
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tenderc

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electricsystem = 3000 V
collectionmethod = Pantograph
primemover =
enginetype = LIB 117
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transmission = 83:24
topspeed = 100 km/h
poweroutput = 1650 kW
1800 kW
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railroad = PKP
railroadclass = EP03
numinclass = 8
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locale = Poland
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disposition =|The class EP03 is a type of Swedish electric locomotive used by Polish railway operator ("PKP").

History

In 1946 PKP purchased eight locomotives from the Swedish company "Allmana Svenska Elektriska AB".

Introduction

EP03 locomotives were introduced in 1951-1952. 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The EP03 locomotives were in service until about 1970; the last of the class was withdrawn in 1974.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, currently in the railway museum in Chabówka.

Resources

* [http://www.igor.kolej.szczecin.pl Modern Locos Gallery]
* [http://www.rail.pl Rail Service]
* [http://www.mikoleje.kolej.szczecin.pl Mikoleje]
* [http://www.parowozy.pl/skansen/spalinowe Chabówka Rail Museum]

See also

*Polish locomotives designation