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Electric locomotive

LEW EL21

Built by LEW

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Power output
1,740 kW
2,333 hp
Weight
160 t
352,739 lb
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1981–1986
265 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'Bo'

Overview of the LEW EL21

Discover the EL21 electric locomotive, a robust and powerful engine built for the unique demands of broad gauge railways.

Manufactured by LEW between 1981 and 1986, with an impressive production run of 265 units, this locomotive is characterized by its distinctive Bo'Bo'Bo' axle configuration.

Boasting a top speed of 65 km/h and a formidable power output of 1740 kW, the EL21 serves as a reliable workhorse for a variety of railway operations.

Operating on the 1520 mm gauge, these locomotives are currently in service with private owner groups across Kazakhstan, Russia, and Ukraine.

With a substantial weight of 160 tons and powered by 1.5 kV DC electric systems, the EL21 is well-suited for demanding tasks, particularly in freight transportation.

LEW EL21 technical specifications

Value
Built byLEW · 1981–1986265 units
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
Power output1,740 kW2,333 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'Bo'
Weight160 t352,739 lb

Operators of the LEW EL21

Railway companies that have operated the EL21, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Private owners group@private-kz EL21Kazakhstan
Private owners group@private-ru EL21Russia
Private owners group@private-ua EL21Ukraine

LEW EL21 photos

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