© trainspo.comAlstom TCDD E4000
Built by Alsthom
Overview of the Alstom TCDD E4000
Explore the TCDD E4000, a powerful electric locomotive that played a significant role in the Turkish State Railways.
Built in 1955 by Alsthom, this locomotive represents a piece of railway history in Turkey.
With an impressive top speed of 90 km/h and a power output of 1620 kW, the TCDD E4000 was designed for efficient freight transport.
The locomotive is equipped with a 25 kV AC 50 Hz electrical system and operates on a standard gauge of 1435 mm.
This Bo'Bo' locomotive, measuring 16.14 meters in length and weighing 78 tons, proved its worth on the Turkish railway network.
The TCDD E4000 stands as an iconic example of mid-20th-century industrial locomotives.
Alstom TCDD E4000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Alsthom · 19553 units | |
| Top speed | 90 km/h56 mph | |
| Power output | 1,620 kW2,172 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 16.14 m52 ft 11 in | |
| Weight | 78 t171,960 lb |
Operators of the Alstom TCDD E4000
Railway companies that have operated the TCDD E4000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish State Railways | TCDD E4000 | Türkiye |
Alstom TCDD E4000 photos
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