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Electric locomotive

ASEA Sj Hg

Built by ASEA

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Power output

1,300 kW

1,743 hp

Weight

64 t

141,096 lb

Length

12.5 m

41 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1947–1951

65 units

Overview of the ASEA Sj Hg

Explore the SJ Hg, a significant electric locomotive from Sweden Railways.

Built by ASEA between 1947 and 1951, this Bo'Bo' type locomotive was a workhorse for its time.

It features a 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric system and boasts a power output of 1300 kW, with a tractive effort of 157 kN.

With a top speed of 80 km/h, a length of 12.5 meters, and weighing 64 tons, the SJ Hg is a testament to Swedish engineering.

Its 1435 mm gauge made it suitable for a variety of routes, making it a versatile electric locomotive.

ASEA Sj Hg technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	ASEA · 1947–195165 units
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Power output	1,300 kW1,743 hp	1,743 hp
Tractive effort	157 kN35,295 lbf	35,295 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	12.5 m41 ft 0 in	41 ft 0 in
Weight	64 t141,096 lb	141,096 lb

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Operators of the ASEA Sj Hg

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

Operator	Class	Country
Sweden Railways	SJ Hg	Sweden

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