© trainspo.comSLM 0-3-0 E
Built by SLM, BBC
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SLM, BBC · 19304 units | |
| Top speed | 30 km/h19 mph | |
| Power output | 360 kW483 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | C |
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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Catalonian Government Railways | FGC E | Spain |
SLM 0-3-0 E photos
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