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Electric locomotive

NEVZ 3ES4K

Built by NEVZ

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
8,600 kW
11,533 hp
Weight
300 t
661,386 lb
Length
52.51 m
172 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'

Overview of the NEVZ 3ES4K

Discover the formidable 3ES4K electric locomotive, a powerhouse of railway engineering built for heavy freight transport.

Boasting an impressive 8600 kW power output and capable of reaching speeds of 120 km/h, this locomotive is a cornerstone of operations for Russian Railways.

Its robust construction, weighing in at 300 tons and stretching 52.51 meters in length, combined with a 3 kV DC electric system, makes it perfectly suited for the vast Russian railway networks and their 1520 mm gauge.

The Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' axle configuration provides exceptional stability and traction, ensuring reliable and efficient performance even under the most demanding tasks.

Explore the strength and endurance of the 3ES4K, a true workhorse of the modern railway system.

NEVZ 3ES4K technical specifications

Value
Built byNEVZ
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output8,600 kW11,533 hp
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'
Length52.51 m172 ft 3 in
Weight300 t661,386 lb

Operators of the NEVZ 3ES4K

Railway companies that have operated the 3ES4K, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Russian RailwaysRZD 3ES4KRussia

NEVZ 3ES4K photos

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