LEW EL3

Built by LEW

Top speed

50 km/h

31 mph

Power output

620 kW

831 hp

Weight

75 t

165,347 lb

Length

13.7 m

44 ft 11 in

Track gauge

900 mm

Narrow gauge

Years built

1951–1978

Overview of the LEW EL3

Discover the EL3 electric locomotive, a robust machine built by LEW between 1951 and 1978.

With a top speed of 50 km/h, this locomotive features a Bo'Bo' bogie configuration and operates on 900 mm and 1000 mm gauges.

The EL3, measuring 13.7 meters in length and weighing 75 tons, delivers a power output of 620 kW and an impressive tractive effort of 230 kN, making it versatile for various railway applications.

Currently maintained by private owners' groups in Serbia and Russia, the EL3 electric locomotive represents a fascinating piece of railway history and engineering.

LEW EL3 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	LEW · 1951–1978
Top speed	50 km/h31 mph	31 mph
Power output	620 kW831 hp	831 hp
Tractive effort	230 kN51,706 lbf	51,706 lbf
Electric systems	1.2 kV DC
Track gauge	900 mm, 1000 mm
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	13.7 m44 ft 11 in	44 ft 11 in
Weight	75 t165,347 lb	165,347 lb