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
  • Iranian locomotives

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


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