ASEA SL C6

Built by ASEA, Hägglund

Top speed

90 km/h

56 mph

Power output

400 kW

536 hp

Weight

23 t

50,706 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1970–1974

160 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the ASEA SL C6

Explore the SL C6, an electric multiple unit (EMU) built in Sweden by ASEA and Hägglund between 1970 and 1974 for Storstockholms Lokaltrafik (SL). This reliable locomotive is designed for local transport with a top speed of 90 km/h and a seating capacity of 48 passengers.

The SL C6 features a 1435 mm gauge and boasts a power output of 400 kW, classified with a Bo'Bo' axle arrangement. Each car measures 17.62 meters in length, contributing to its efficient design for urban and suburban routes.

With a width of 2.8 meters and a height of 3.7 meters, this 23-ton unit represents a solid and functional piece of railway engineering from its era. Discover more details about the SL C6 and its operational history.

ASEA SL C6 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	ASEA, Hägglund · 1970–1974160 units
Top speed	90 km/h56 mph	56 mph
Power output	400 kW536 hp	536 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Capacity	48 seats
Car length	17.62 m57 ft 10 in	57 ft 10 in
Width	2.8 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Height	3.7 m12 ft 2 in	12 ft 2 in
Weight	23 t50,706 lb	50,706 lb