Iranian Railways RC4

The RAI R-C-4 is a class of 4 axle Bo'Bo' electric locomotives used by the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways; the units have a similar design to the Swedish SJ Rc4.[1]

RC4
Type and origin Power type Electric Builder ASEA, Model SJ Rc Build date 1979-1980
Specifications Configuration: ​  • AAR B-B  • UIC Bo-Bo Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ^1⁄2 in) standard gauge Wheel diameter 1,200 mm (3 ft 11 in) Wheelbase 2,500 mm (8 ft 2 in) Length 16,000 mm (52 ft 6 in) Width 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) Height 3,960 mm (13 ft 0 in) Loco weight 80 metric tons (79 long tons; 88 short tons) Electric system/s 25 kV AC catenary Current pickup(s) Pantograph Traction motors DC
Performance figures Maximum speed 100 km/h (62 mph) Power output 3,600 kW (4,800 hp) Tractive effort 240 kN (54,000 lbf)
Career Operators RAI Number in class 8 Disposition in service

See also

• Iranian locomotives

References

1. "RAI stock", www.railfaneurope.net, RAI electric locomotives

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