SJ Rc

Specifications
Specifications
Configuration:;
• UIC	Bo′Bo′
Gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Wheel diameter	1,300 mm (51.18 in)
Length	15,400 mm (50 ft 6+1⁄4 in)
Loco weight	80 t (79 long tons; 88 short tons) (Rc1); 76.8 t (75.6 long tons; 84.7 short tons) (Rc2, 3); 78 t (77 long tons; 86 short tons) (Rc4, 6, 7)
Electric system/s	15 kV 16.7 Hz AC Catenary
Current pickup(s)	Pantograph

Rc
Rc
	Rc6 operated by SJ
Power type
Type and origin
Power type	Electric
Builder	ASEA
Build date	1967–1988
Total produced	366
Configuration:;
Specifications
Configuration:;
• UIC	Bo′Bo′
Gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Wheel diameter	1,300 mm (51.18 in)
Length	15,400 mm (50 ft 6+1⁄4 in)
Loco weight	80 t (79 long tons; 88 short tons) (Rc1); 76.8 t (75.6 long tons; 84.7 short tons) (Rc2, 3); 78 t (77 long tons; 86 short tons) (Rc4, 6, 7)
Electric system/s	15 kV 16.7 Hz AC Catenary
Current pickup(s)	Pantograph
Maximum speed
Performance figures
Maximum speed	135 km/h (84 mph) (Rc1, 2, 4, 5); 160 km/h (99 mph) (Rc3, 6); 180 km/h (112 mph) (Rc7)
Power output	3,600 kW (4,800 hp)
Tractive effort	275 kN (62,000 lbf) (Rc1, 2); 235 kN (53,000 lbf) (Rc3, 6); 290 kN (65,000 lbf) (Rc4)

The Rc class is the most used electric locomotive in Sweden. Rc is a universal locomotive used both in freight and passenger trains. The largest operator is Green Cargo, although SJ, Tågab, Hector Rail and the Swedish Transport Administration operate it as well. Previous operators include Veolia Transport.

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