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Electric locomotive

BN EffiLiner 3000

Built by ACEC, BN

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Weight
85 t
187,393 lb
Length
18.65 m
61 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1986–1987
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BN EffiLiner 3000

Discover the EffiLiner 3000, a robust electric locomotive designed for efficiency and reliability in freight operations.

Classified with a Bo'Bo' axle arrangement, this powerful machine boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and a substantial length of 18.65 meters, making it suitable for demanding rail tasks.

Originally constructed by ACEC and BN between 1986 and 1987, the EffiLiner 3000 has undergone significant refurbishment by CZ LOKO from 2016 to 2022, with nine units modernized to meet current standards.

Equipped to handle multiple electric systems, including 3 kV DC and 25 kV AC 50 Hz, and weighing in at 85 tons, this locomotive offers versatile operational capabilities.

The EffiLiner 3000 is a trusted workhorse, currently in service with notable operators such as CER Slovakia, CZ Loko, IDS CARGO a.s., and Prvá Slovenská Zeleznièná, demonstrating its widespread adoption and dependable performance across different regions.

BN EffiLiner 3000 technical specifications

Value
SeriesHLE 11-12-21-27
Built byACEC, BN · 1986–1987
RefurbishedCZ LOKO 2016 - 2022 (9)
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length18.65 m61 ft 2 in
Width2.91 m9 ft 7 in
Weight85 t187,393 lb

Operators of the BN EffiLiner 3000

Railway companies that have operated the EffiLiner 3000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
CZ LokoCZL 365Czechia
IDS CARGO a.sIDSC 365Czechia
CER SlovakiaCERSK 365Slovakia
Prvá Slovenská ZelezniènáPSZ 365Slovakia

BN EffiLiner 3000 photos

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