ASEA Ra

Built by ASEA

Top speed

150 km/h

93 mph

Power output

2,640 kW

3,540 hp

Weight

65 t

143,300 lb

Length

15.1 m

49 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1955–1961

Overview of the ASEA Ra

Discover the powerful SJ Ra electric locomotive, a symbol of Swedish railway engineering.

Built by ASEA between 1955 and 1961, this Bo'Bo' classification locomotive boasts a top speed of 150 km/h.

It operates on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems and features a substantial power output of 2640 kW, with a tractive effort of 200 kN.

With a length of 15.1 meters and a weight of 65 tons, the Ra is a significant piece of railway history, with examples preserved at the Nässjö Järnvägsmuseum.

This 1435 mm gauge locomotive is a testament to its era of locomotive design and operation in Sweden.

Explore the legacy of this iconic electric locomotive.

ASEA Ra technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	ASEA · 1955–1961
Top speed	150 km/h93 mph	93 mph
Power output	2,640 kW3,540 hp	3,540 hp
Tractive effort	200 kN44,962 lbf	44,962 lbf
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	15.1 m49 ft 6 in	49 ft 6 in
Weight	65 t143,300 lb	143,300 lb