Swedish electric locomotive class
Rc |
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Type and origin |
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Power type | Electric |
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Builder | ASEA |
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Build date | 1967–1988 |
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Total produced | 366 |
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Performance figures |
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Maximum speed | 135 km/h (84 mph) (Rc1, 2, 4, 5) 160 km/h (99 mph) (Rc3, 6) 180 km/h (112 mph) (Rc7) |
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Power output | 3,600 kW (4,800 hp) |
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Tractive effort | 275 kN (62,000 lbf) (Rc1, 2) 235 kN (53,000 lbf) (Rc3, 6) 290 kN (65,000 lbf) (Rc4) |
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The Rc class is the most used electric locomotive in Sweden. Built by Allmänna Svenska Elektriska Aktiebolaget (ASEA), the Rc is a universal locomotive used both in freight and passenger trains. The largest operator is Green Cargo, although SJ, Tågab, Hector Rail and the Swedish Transport Administration operate it as well. Previous operators include Veolia Transport.