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Overview of the Plasser & Theurer UP EC
Discover the impressive UP EC service unit, a technical marvel engineered for efficiency and performance.
Built by Plasser & Theurer, this locomotive promises quality and reliability. With a top speed of 145 km/h and a gauge of 1435 mm, the UP EC is perfectly suited for various railway applications.
Measuring 26.52 meters long, 3.05 meters wide, and 4.27 meters high, the UP EC makes a robust statement on the tracks. Its weight of 105 tons underscores the strength of this engineering feat. The Union Pacific Railroad in the United States utilizes this specialized class.
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This UP EC represents the forefront of railway technology advancement.
Plasser & Theurer UP EC technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Plasser & Theurer | |
| Top speed | 145 km/h90 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Length | 26.52 m87 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 3.05 m10 ft 0 in | |
| Height | 4.27 m14 ft 0 in | |
| Weight | 105 t231,485 lb |
Operators of the Plasser & Theurer UP EC
Railway companies that have operated the UP EC, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Union Pacific Railroad | UP EC | United States |
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