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Electric locomotive

ASEA Rc1

Built by ASEA

Top speed
135 km/h
84 mph
Power output
3,600 kW
4,828 hp
Weight
80 t
176,370 lb
Length
15.4 m
50 ft 6 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1967–1968
20 units

Overview of the ASEA Rc1

Discover the powerful Rc1 electric locomotive, a versatile workhorse built by ASEA between 1967 and 1968.

This robust machine boasts a top speed of 135 km/h and an impressive power output of 3600 kW, making it suitable for a wide range of railway applications.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, the Rc1 is perfectly adapted for Swedish railway networks.

It has a distinguished service history with notable operators including Green Cargo AB, Sweden Railways (SJ), and Tågakeriet i Bergslagen (TÅGAB).

Weighing 80 tonnes and measuring 15.4 meters in length, its durable construction ensures long-term efficiency and reliability in rail operations.

The Rc1 stands as a testament to Swedish engineering excellence and is a valuable asset for any railway fleet.

ASEA Rc1 technical specifications

Value
SeriesSJ Rc
Built byASEA · 1967–196820 units
Top speed135 km/h84 mph
Power output3,600 kW4,828 hp
Tractive effort275 kN61,822 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length15.4 m50 ft 6 in
Weight80 t176,370 lb

Operators of the ASEA Rc1

Railway companies that have operated the Rc1, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Green Cargo ABGreen Cargo Rc1Sweden
Sweden RailwaysSJ Rc1Sweden
Tågakeriet i BergslagenTÅGAB Rc1Sweden

ASEA Rc1 photos

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