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Electric locomotive

ASEA SJ Du2

Built by ASEA

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
1,840 kW
2,467 hp
Weight
80 t
176,370 lb
Length
13 m
42 ft 8 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1925–1943

Overview of the ASEA SJ Du2

Discover the historic SJ Du2 electric locomotive, a testament to Swedish engineering from ASEA, built between 1925 and 1943.

These reliable workhorses served Sweden Railways, contributing significantly to the nation's railway operations.

With a respectable top speed of 100 km/h and a powerful 1840 kW output, the SJ Du2 was a versatile performer on the tracks.

This electric locomotive features a standard gauge of 1435 mm, making it compatible with broad networks.

Many SJ Du2 units underwent refurbishment between 1967 and 1976, extending their operational life and relevance.

Explore the legacy of the SJ Du2, a key piece of Swedish railway heritage and a symbol of early 20th-century electric traction technology.

ASEA SJ Du2 technical specifications

Value
Built byASEA · 1925–1943
Refurbished1967 - 1976 (162)
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output1,840 kW2,467 hp
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1'C1'
Length13 m42 ft 8 in
Weight80 t176,370 lb

Operators of the ASEA SJ Du2

Railway companies that have operated the SJ Du2, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Sweden RailwaysSJ Du2Sweden

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