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Electric locomotive

SLM 0-3-0 E

Built by SLM, BBC

Top speed
30 km/h
19 mph
Power output
360 kW
483 hp
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1930
4 units
Axle arrangement
C

Overview of the SLM 0-3-0 E

Discover the charming 0-3-0 E electric locomotive, a classic piece of railway history.

This distinctive electric locomotive, classified as a C type with a 1000mm gauge, offers a unique glimpse into early electric traction. Built by SLM and BBC in 1930, this model, known as the 0-3-0 E, features a powerful 360 kW output and operates on a 1.5 kV DC electric system.

Originally serving the Catalonian Government Railways (FGC) in Spain, this locomotive boasts a top speed of 30 km/h. Its robust construction and specific gauge make it an interesting subject for rail enthusiasts and historians alike. Explore the details of this fascinating electric locomotive and its contribution to rail transport.

SLM 0-3-0 E technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM, BBC · 19304 units
Top speed30 km/h19 mph
Power output360 kW483 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementC

Operators of the SLM 0-3-0 E

Railway companies that have operated the 0-3-0 E, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Catalonian Government RailwaysFGC ESpain

SLM 0-3-0 E photos

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