© trainspo.comPafawag 201E
Built by Pafawag
Overview of the Pafawag 201E
Discover the impressive 201E electric locomotive, a true workhorse of Polish and Moroccan railways.
Built by Pafawag between 1971 and 1979, this powerful machine has proven its reliability on countless lines.
With a top speed of 125 km/h and an impressive power output of 3000 kW, the 201E is designed to tackle the most demanding tasks.
Its Co'Co' axle arrangement and a weight of 114 tons provide excellent adhesion and a remarkable tractive effort of 420 kN.
Operated by major companies like PKP Cargo and the Moroccan National Railways Office, the 201E has made its mark in railway history.
This standard gauge (1435 mm) electric locomotive continues to serve, a testament to its robust design and enduring efficiency.
Pafawag 201E technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | 201E | |
| Built by | Pafawag · 1971–19791,183 units | |
| Top speed | 125 km/h78 mph | |
| Power output | 3,000 kW4,023 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 420 kN94,420 lbf | |
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 19.24 m63 ft 1 in | |
| Width | 3 m9 ft 10 in | |
| Height | 4.46 m14 ft 8 in | |
| Weight | 114 t251,327 lb |
Operators of the Pafawag 201E
Railway companies that have operated the 201E, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| National Office for Railways of Morocco | ONCF E-1000 | Morocco |
| CTL Logistics | CTL ET22 | Poland |
| LOTOS Kolej Sp. z o.o. | LOTOS 201Eo | Poland |
| PKP Cargo | PKP Cargo ET22 | Poland |
| Polish State Railways | PKP ET22 | Poland |
| Private owners group | @private-pl 201E | Poland |
| Rail Polska | RP 201Eo | Poland |
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