© trainspo.comASEA SJ Pa
Built by ASEA
Overview of the ASEA SJ Pa
Discover the historic SJ Pa electric locomotive, a significant piece of Swedish railway engineering.
Built by ASEA between 1914 and 1915 for Sweden Railways, this striking 4-4-4 Whyte notation locomotive boasts a powerful 665 kW output.
Capable of reaching speeds of 100 km/h, the SJ Pa operates on a 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric system and features a standard gauge of 1435 mm.
Measuring 14.05 meters in length, this classic electric locomotive is a testament to early 20th-century rail technology.
ASEA SJ Pa technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | ASEA · 1914–19152 units | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 665 kW892 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 2'B2' h2 | |
| Whyte notation | 4-4-4 | |
| Length | 14.05 m46 ft 1 in |
Operators of the ASEA SJ Pa
Railway companies that have operated the SJ Pa, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden Railways | SJ Pa | Sweden |
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