Pafawag ET21

Built by Pafawag

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

1,860 kW

2,494 hp

Weight

114 t

251,327 lb

Length

16.82 m

55 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1957–1971

658 units

Overview of the Pafawag ET21

Explore the powerful ET21 electric locomotive, a versatile workhorse of the rails.

Built by Pafawag from 1957 to 1971, this robust machine boasts a strong heritage, serving prominent Polish railway operators like PKP Cargo and DB Cargo Polska.

With a top speed of 100 km/h and an impressive 1860 kW power output, the ET21 is perfectly suited for demanding shunting duties and freight transport.

Known for its reliability and durable construction, this locomotive has been a valuable asset to the Polish railway network for decades.

The ET21 stands as a testament to Polish railway engineering, remaining a familiar and dependable sight on Poland's tracks.

Pafawag ET21 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Pafawag · 1957–1971658 units
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	1,860 kW2,494 hp	2,494 hp
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	16.82 m55 ft 2 in	55 ft 2 in
Width	3 m9 ft 10 in	9 ft 10 in
Height	4.62 m15 ft 2 in	15 ft 2 in
Weight	114 t251,327 lb	251,327 lb

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Operators of the Pafawag ET21

Railway companies that have operated the ET21, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
CTL Logistics	CTL ET21	Poland
DB Cargo Polska	DBCPL 3E-100	Poland
DB Cargo Polska	DBCPL 3E/1	Poland
DB Cargo Polska	DBCPL ET21	Poland
Dolnośląskie Linie Autobusowe	DLA 3E/1	Poland
Ecco Rail Sp. z o.o.	ECCOR 3E/1M	Poland
PKP Cargo	PKP Cargo ET21	Poland
Pol-Miedź Trans	PMT 3E/1M	Poland