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 typeElectric
BuilderASEA,
ModelSJ Rc
Build date1979-1980
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • AARB-B
 • UICBo-Bo
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Wheel diameter1,200 mm (3 ft 11 in)
Wheelbase2,500 mm (8 ft 2 in)
Length16,000 mm (52 ft 6 in)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Height3,960 mm (13 ft 0 in)
Loco weight80 metric tons (79 long tons; 88 short tons)
Electric system/s25 kV AC catenary
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Traction motorsDC
Performance figures
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Power output3,600 kW (4,800 hp)
Tractive effort240 kN (54,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsRAI
Number in class8
Dispositionin service

See also

References
  1. "RAI stock", www.railfaneurope.net, RAI electric locomotives, archived from the original on 2020-11-11, retrieved 2011-08-01


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