PKP class EM10

PKP class EM10 is a class of Polish electric locomotives used by the Polish railway operator Polskie Koleje Państwowe (PKP). They were built for shunting purposes.

PKP EM10
EM10 locomotive
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderH. Cegielski – Poznań
Build date1990-1991
Total produced4
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Wheel diameter1,100 mm (43.31 in)
Length16,340 mm (53 ft 7 in)
Loco weight72 tonnes (71 long tons; 79 short tons)
Electric system/s3000 V DC Catenary
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Traction motorsLKa 493, 71:16 gear ratio
Loco brakeOerlikon ED
Train brakesAir
Performance figures
Maximum speed80 km/h (50 mph)
Power output960 kW (1,290 hp)
Career
OperatorsPKP
LocalePoland
Current ownerPKP Cargo

History

Designed in 1988, the EM10 was intended to function as a shunting locomotive and short distance passenger locomotive.

Introduction

Only four prototypes were built, and are operated by PKP. In 2004, they were modernised in ZNLE Gliwice. They are not currently, and are standing out of service in the Poznań Franowo depot.

Locomotive assignment
Locomotives numbers Operator Remarks
01, 02, 03, 04 PKP Cargo ex EM10-001, 002, 101, 102

See also
  • Polish locomotives designation
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