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Electric locomotive

BBC 0-3-0 E

Built by SLM, BBC

Top speed
30 km/h
19 mph
Power output
360 kW
483 hp
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1930
4 units
Axle arrangement
C

Overview of the BBC 0-3-0 E

Explore the robust 0-3-0 E electric locomotive, a significant piece of railway engineering.

Built in 1930 by SLM and BBC, this powerful machine boasts a 360 kW output and a top speed of 30 km/h, designed for the 1000 mm gauge.

As part of the FGC E class for the Catalonian Government Railways in Spain, it represents efficient electric traction from its era.

With its C wheel arrangement and operating on 1.5 kV DC, the 0-3-0 E is a testament to reliability and performance on narrow-gauge lines.

This historic locomotive is a valuable asset for railway enthusiasts and operators seeking a solid and historically significant solution.

BBC 0-3-0 E technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM, BBC · 19304 units
Top speed30 km/h19 mph
Power output360 kW483 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementC
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Operators of the BBC 0-3-0 E

Railway companies that have operated the 0-3-0 E, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Catalonian Government RailwaysFGC ESpain

BBC 0-3-0 E photos

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