© trainspo.comNewag E6ACTad
Built by Newag
Overview of the Newag E6ACTad
Discover the versatile E6ACTad, a powerful hybrid locomotive designed for robust freight operations.
This Newag Dragon series, built in 2009, boasts impressive performance with a top speed of 140 km/h.
Operating on standard gauge (1435 mm) and featuring a Co'Co' wheel arrangement, the E6ACTad is built for efficiency and reliability.
Its substantial 123-ton weight and 20.25-meter length contribute to its stable and effective operation on the rails.
Equipped with advanced 3 kV DC electric systems and a remarkable 5000 kW power output, this locomotive delivers a formidable 375 kN tractive effort, making it ideal for demanding cargo services.
Seen here in service with PKP Cargo as the PKP Cargo ET26, the E6ACTad is a testament to modern locomotive engineering.
Newag E6ACTad technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Newag Dragon | |
| Built by | Newag · 2009 | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Power output | 5,000 kW6,705 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 375 kN84,303 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 20.25 m66 ft 5 in | |
| Weight | 123 t271,168 lb |
Operators of the Newag E6ACTad
Railway companies that have operated the E6ACTad, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| PKP Cargo | PKP Cargo ET26 | Poland |
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