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Russian Railways series 2ЭС4К and 3ЭС4К
After the turn of the millennium, the RŽD needed a new heavy freight electric locomotive for its network with 3,000 volts DC, whereupon the 2ЭС4К (2ES4K) was developed. This was primarily intended to replace the older...
General
| Property | Russian Railways series 2ЭС4К and 3ЭС4К 3ЭС4К |
|---|---|
| Built | seit 2008 |
| Manufacturers | Novocherkassk |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B+B-B+B-B |
| Gauge | 1,520 mm (Russian broad gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Russian Railways series 2ЭС4К and 3ЭС4К 3ЭС4К |
|---|---|
| Length | 52.51 m |
| Wheelbase | 11.40 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.90 m |
| Service weight | 288 t |
| Adhesive weight | 288 t |
| Axle load | 24 t |
Power
| Property | Russian Railways series 2ЭС4К and 3ЭС4К 3ЭС4К |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - DC |
| Electric systems | 3.000 V |
| Hourly power | 9,600 kW (13,052 PS) |
| Continuous power | 8,880 kW (12,073 PS) |
| Top speed | 120 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | Russian Railways series 2ЭС4К and 3ЭС4К 3ЭС4К |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 33.3 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
