SJ Rb

Rb is an electric locomotive operated by Swedish State Railways (Swedish: Statens Järnvägar, SJ). Six locomotives were built by ASEA, in three series designated Rb1, Rb2 or Rb3.

Rb
Rb 1002 in Hagalund station, 1964
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderASEA (Electrical part)
Svenska Järnvägsverkstäderna (Rb1), NOHAB (Rb2), Motala Verkstad (Rb3) (Mechanical part)
Build date1962
Total produced6
Specifications
Configuration:
  UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Length15,470 mm (50 ft 9+116 in)
Loco weight74.4 tonnes (73.2 long tons; 82.0 short tons) (Rb1)
73.6 tonnes (72.4 long tons; 81.1 short tons) (Rb2)
75.2 tonnes (74.0 long tons; 82.9 short tons) (Rb3)
Electric system/s15 kV  16+23 Hz AC Catenary
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output3,200 kW (4,300 hp)
Career
OperatorsStatens Järnvägar
Numbers1001-1006
Retired1974-1976
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