ASEA Rc4

Built by ASEA

Top speed

135 km/h

84 mph

Power output

3,600 kW

4,828 hp

Weight

78 t

171,960 lb

Length

15.52 m

50 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1985–1988

100 units

Overview of the ASEA Rc4

Discover the powerful SJ Rc4 electric locomotive, a versatile workhorse designed for efficiency and reliability. This robust machine boasts a 3600 kW power output and a top speed of 135 km/h, making it ideal for a variety of rail transport needs.

Built by ASEA between 1985 and 1988, the Rc4 locomotive features a standard 1435 mm gauge and a Bo'Bo' axle arrangement, ensuring stability and performance on the tracks. Its substantial tractive effort of 290 kN allows it to handle demanding loads with ease.

Operated by prominent Swedish railway companies such as Green Cargo AB, Inlandsbanan, and Sweden Railways, the Rc4 series has proven its enduring value. With a length of 15.52 meters and a weight of 78 tons, this electric locomotive represents a significant piece of railway engineering.

ASEA Rc4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	SJ Rc
Built by	ASEA · 1985–1988100 units
Top speed	135 km/h84 mph	84 mph
Power output	3,600 kW4,828 hp	4,828 hp
Tractive effort	290 kN65,195 lbf	65,195 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	15.52 m50 ft 11 in	50 ft 11 in
Weight	78 t171,960 lb	171,960 lb

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Operators of the ASEA Rc4

Railway companies that have operated the Rc4, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Green Cargo AB	Green Cargo Rc4	Sweden
Green Cargo AB	Green Cargo Rc4P	Sweden
Inlandsbanan	IBAB Rc4	Sweden
Nordic Re-Finance AB	NRFAB Rc4	Sweden
Svensk Tågkraft AB	STAB Rc4	Sweden
Sweden Railways	SJ Rc4	Sweden