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Electric locomotive

DEVZ OPE1AM

Built by DEVZ

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Weight
368 t
811,300 lb
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1973
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'

Overview of the DEVZ OPE1AM

Discover the robust OPE1AM electric locomotive, a powerful workhorse built in 1973 by DEVZ.

With a substantial weight of 368 tons and a gauge of 1520 mm, this locomotive is designed for heavy-duty traction. Its Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' axle configuration highlights its capability on demanding railway lines.

Operating at a top speed of 65 km/h, the OPE1AM is perfectly suited for its intended roles, showcasing impressive reliability and strength.

See this impressive electric locomotive in action, a testament to enduring engineering and a vital component of rail transport in Kazakhstan, Russia, and Ukraine, where it's operated by private owners.

DEVZ OPE1AM technical specifications

Value
SeriesOPE1A
Built byDEVZ · 1973
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
Track gauge1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'
Weight368 t811,300 lb

Operators of the DEVZ OPE1AM

Railway companies that have operated the OPE1AM, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Private owners group@private-kz OPE1AMKazakhstan
Private owners group@private-ru OPE1AMRussia
Private owners group@private-ua OPE1AMUkraine

DEVZ OPE1AM photos

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