© trainspo.comAEG EU40
Built by AEG
Overview of the AEG EU40
Explore the EU40 electric locomotive, a historic icon of Polish railways.
Built by AEG in 1913, this distinguished locomotive served the Polish State Railways as the PKP EU40.
With a top speed of 40 km/h and a power output of 126 kW, it's a prime example of early 20th-century railway engineering.
Its compact dimensions, measuring 6.41 meters in length and weighing 24 tons, reflect a design suited to its era.
Operating on a 1 kV DC electric system, the EU40 is a valuable piece of heritage for electric locomotive enthusiasts, particularly those interested in Poland's transport history.
AEG EU40 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | AEG · 1913 | |
| Top speed | 40 km/h25 mph | |
| Power output | 126 kW169 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo' | |
| Length | 6.41 m21 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 2.82 m9 ft 3 in | |
| Height | 3.33 m10 ft 11 in | |
| Weight | 24 t52,911 lb |
Operators of the AEG EU40
Railway companies that have operated the EU40, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Polish State Railways | PKP EU40 | Poland |
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