Welcome to the Swedish electric locomotives page! Below you can find most types in use, including some rare types, and their technical details. There are also pages for the Diesel locomotives of Sweden, Multiple Units and Sweden's Maintenanace of the Way Equipment. 
            
Hectorrail Class 142 * Class 161 * Class 241(Traxx F140 AC2) * Class 441 (Eurosprinter ES64F4) *  LKAB Dm3 * EG3100 * El18 * IORE * Ma of TGOJ * Ra *  Rc1 * Rc2 * Rc3 * Rc4 * Rc6 * Rd2* Re *      

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 Class 161 of Hector Rail  

     
 Class 241 number 010 of Hector Rail (Traxx F140 AC2)   
Picture: one of the still a limited number newer locomotives on the Swedish tracks is this Hectorrail Traxx 2 locomotive, which is used to pull passenger trains between Stockholm and the two other larger cities in Sweden: Malmö and Gotherburg. Hectorrail also operates European goods transportation for Sweden. The Traxx type is now also used in Sweden by SJ Green Cargo as their class Re, DB Schenker as German class 185.2 and Norwegian class El19. Picture by John McKey 2009. 
     
Technical details for Hector class 241
     (2 power systems, 4 powered axles, 1 first type)   
-> Type: Traxx 2 , Traxx F140 AC2
-> Builder: Bombardier  
-> Operator: Hectorrail  
-> Usage: general purpose freight and passenger locomotive 

-> Production dates: 2007 - 2008, current production model 
-> Numbers built for the operator: 10  
   
-> Seen: Veolia passenger trains between the larger cities of Sweden and
       Swedish national and international rail freight  
-> Energy Source: electricity, 25 kV 50 Hz and 15kV 16,66 Hz AC
-> Power output: 5600 kW (7614 Hp), 4 x 1400 KW
-> Track motors: BT 1061064251 
-> Tractive Effort: 300 kN 
-> Braking effort on traction motors (dynamic braking): not known  
     
-> Wheel arrangement: Bo'Bo'   
-> Wheel diameter: 1250 mm
-> Maximum operational speed: 140 km/h (87 mph) 
   
-> Length: 18,90 m 
-> Weight: 84 metric tons (,000 lb)
-> Max. axelweight: 21,25 metric tons  
   
-> Train control systems: for Sweden, Denmark and Germany
-> Multiple operations capacity with: 241, RCS 185, Re, El19 (all Traxx locos)
-> Couplers: Hook and chain    
     
-> Specials: The locomotives are named after famous Star Wars and
      James Bond figures: 
       241.001 - Kenobi, 
       241.002 - Skywalker (locomotive was DB class 185 number 568),
       241.003 - Organa, 
       241.004 - R2D2,
       241.005 - (Hans) Solo,
       241.006 - Calrissian,
       241.007 - Bond (,James Bond...), 
       241.008 - Galore (from Bond)
       241.009 - Moneypenny  
       241.010 - (Master) Yoda (of Star Wars) 

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 Class 441 number 001 of HectorRail (Eurosprinter ES64F4)   
Picture: An intermodal freight train headed by HectorRail class 441 number 001 "Cyborg" is climbing with speed the hill in Valtorp, Sweden. Picture by Nick Slocombe 2010.

Technical details for Hector class 441 (ES64F4)
     (4 power systems, 4 powered axles, 1 first type)   
-> Type: Eurosprinter ES64F4 
-> Builder: Siemens AG   
-> Operator: Hectorrail  
-> Usage: general purpose freight and passenger locomotive 
     
-> Production dates: thse units 2004, current production model 
-> Numbers built for the operator: 2  
   
-> Seen: Veolia passenger trains between the larger cities of Sweden and
       Swedish national and international rail freight  
-> Energy Source: electricity, 25 kV 50 Hz, 15kV 16,67 Hz AC, 
       1500 V DC, 3000 V DC 
-> Power output: 6400 kW (8700 Hp), 4 x 1600 KW
-> Track motors: 2KF2822 
-> Tractive Effort: 300 kN 
-> Braking effort on traction motors (dynamic braking): available   
     
-> Wheel arrangement: Bo'Bo'   
-> Wheel diameter: 1250 mm
-> Maximum operational speed: 140 km/h (87 mph) 
   
-> Length: 19,58 m 
-> Weight: 87 metric tons (,000 lb)
-> Max. axelweight: 21,75 metric tons  
   
-> Train control systems: for Sweden, Denmark and Germany
-> Multiple operations capacity with: 
-> Couplers: Hook and chain    
     
-> Specials: The locomotives are named after famous movie characters: 
       441.001 - Cyborg, 
       241.002 - Croft 

-> Other info:
    - the locomotives were originally manufactured to SBB in Switzerland as
       Swiis class 474 but returned to Siemens  and firther sold to Sweden.
   
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 Dm3 number 1219 of MTAB  
Still occasionally in traffic after decades of active work these monsters haul iron ore from the mines of Kiruna in Sweden to ships on the Norwegian coast.  Picture by Ilkka Siissalo.
     
Technical details for MTAB clas Dm3
      (3 locomotives connected together)
-> Type: Dm3  
-> Builder: ASEA  
-> Operator: MTAB (Malmtrafik AB)   
-> Usage: heavy iron transport in the Swedens north
   
-> Production dates:  1953 - 1971
-> Numbers built: 76 end modules and 19 middle modules
-> Numbers in use: around 14 3 unit locomotives in use
   
-> Seen: LKAB ore transportation in the Swedens north
-> Energy Source: electricity, 15kV 16,66 Hz AC
-> Power output: 7200 kW (9790 Hp), 6 x 1200 KW
-> Electric Motors: ASEA KJD 137

-> Transmission: steel bar (look above)   
-> Tractive Effort: 940 kN !
-> Braking effort on traction motors (dynamic braking): na   
   
-> Wheel arrangement: 1'D+D+D'1     
-> Wheel diameter: 1540 mm as new
-> Maximum operational speed: 75 km/h (47 mph) 
   
-> Length: 35,25 m 
-> Weight: 273 metric tons (,000 lb)
-> Max. axelweight: 20 metric tons  
   
-> Train control systems: for Sweden
-> Multiple operations capacity with: within type  
-> Couplers: SA3      
-> Train weight: up top 5000 tons / double unit
     
-> Specials: The locomotives are named after mineshafts
       1201-1231-1202 Kunigunda
       1205-1235-1206 Sigrid
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 IORE number 104 of the MTAB

Technical details for MTAB class IORE
-> Type: IORE, Octeon platform
-> Builder: Bombardier transportation
-> Operator: MTAB (Malmtrafik AB)   
-> Usage: heavy iron transport in the Swedens north
     
-> Production dates:  2000 - 2004, 2009 - 2010 
-> Numbers built: 18 half units, 8 in order for the 2009 - 2010 
      the locomotives are run in pairs, so that there is a cab to both directions
     
-> Seen: LKAB ore transportation in the Swedens north
-> Energy Source: electricity, 15kV 16,66 Hz AC
-> Power output: 10800 kW for double unit (14684 Hp) 
-> Track motors: BTV asynchronous (BT for Bombardier Transportation) 
-> Tractive Effort: 1200 kN ! 
-> Braking on traction motors (dynamic braking): available, effect unknown

-> Wheel arrangement: Co'Co-Co'Co'   
-> Wheel diameter: 1250 mm as new
-> Maximum operational speed: 80 km/h (50 mph) 
   
-> Length: 45,80 m 
-> Weight: 360 metric tons (,000 lb)
-> Max. axelweight: 30 metric tons  
   
-> Train control systems: for Sweden  
-> Multiple operations capacity with: with type, normally seen in pairs 
-> Couplers: SA3     
-> Train weight: up top 8000 tons / double unit
     
-> Specials:
     The locomotives are named after landmarks in the North: 
       101 - Polcirceln (Polar circle) 
       102 - Malmberget (Ore Hill)
       103 - Luleå (City in the Swedens north)
       104 - Gällivare (One of the mining sites)
       105 - Narvik (Norwegian iron ore port city)
       106 - Kiruna (The main source of Swedish iron ore)
       107 - Svappavaara
       108 - Torneträsk
       109 - Abisko  
       110 - Björkliden
       111 - Katterat
       112 - Vassijaure
       113 - Bergfors
       114 - Rautas
       115 - Stenbacken
       116 - Stordalen
       117 - Boden
       118 - Murjek
       119 - Koskullskulle
       120 - Kaisepakte
       121 - Rombak
       122 - Råtsi
       123 - Riksgränsen
       124 - Kaitum
       125 - Sjisjka
       126 - Sandskär  

   

 EG3100 number 3105 of DB Schenker
Eurosprinter and Traxx are remarkably similar in looks showing the common roots and solution for similar purposes for the locomotives of the two manufacturers! Here pictured is a rare 6 axled Eurosprinter of Siemens from 1999. 6 axles are for added traction in the Danish tunnels and bridges as locomotives were acquired originally for the DSB Gods for the international traffic. The word "Gods" means freight in Danish and Swedish... After many turns the locomotives are now owned by DB Schenker and run for example from Hallsberg Sweden all the way to Germany.  

Technical details for class EG(3100)
-> Type: Eurosprinter,  
-> Builder: Siemens Transportation   
-> Operator: currently DB Schenker, original owner of 1999 DSB Gods   
-> Usage: general purpose medium freight locomotive with added
       traction characteristics due to 6 axles and extra weight  

-> Production dates: 1999 - 2000  
-> Numbers built for the operator: 13 
-> Road numbers: 3101 - 3113  
   
-> Seen: international freight of DB Schenker, used especially on the 
       Sweden - Denmark - Germany routes  
-> Energy Source: electricity, 25 kV 50 Hz and 15kV 16,66 Hz AC
-> Power output: 6500 kW (8837 Hp), 6 x 1083 KW
-> Track motors: -   
-> Tractive Effort: 400 kN  
-> Braking effort on traction motors (dynamic braking): not known  
     
-> Wheel arrangement: Co'Co'   
-> Wheel diameter: 1250 mm
-> Maximum operational speed: 140 km/h (87 mph) 
   
-> Length: 20,95 m 
-> Weight: 129/132 metric tons (,000 lb)
-> Max. axelweight: 22 metric tons  
   
-> Train control systems: for Sweden, Denmark and Germany
-> Multiple operations capacity with: 
-> Couplers: Hook and chain    
     
-> Specials:

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  Ma of TGOJ      
The class Ma used by TGOJ, here seen at Ange, Sweden. Picture by Gerard J. Putz. Below the unit 401 dorming in the summers heat in Sweden. Picture by Ilkka Siissalo.


Technical details for Ma
-> Type: Ma        
-> Usage: multipurpose electric locomotive, used nowadays
       almost solely on freight 
-> Builder: Asea AB    
-> Production dates:  1953 - 1960
-> Numbers built: 41 
-> Numbers in use: ~37, 
     
-> Users: TGOJ, Railcare
-> Road numbers:
   - TGOJ: 401 - 409, 826, 828, 831 -833, 874 - 876, 958, 961 - 967 
   - Railcare: 825, 827
-> Seen: Sweden  
     
-> Energy Source: electricity, 15kV 16,66 Hz AC  
-> Engine: ASEA KJA 88    
-> Power output: 3960 kW (6x660kw) (5384 Hp) 
-> Transmission:  
-> Tractive Effort: 325 kN (starting power) 
-> Braking effort on traction motors (dynamic braking):  not available     
-> Wheel arrangement: Co'Co'   
-> Wheel diameter: 1300 mm (as new) 
     
-> Maximum operational speed: 105 km/h (65 mph)

-> Length: 16,8 m 

-> Weight: 105 metric tons (,000 lb)  
-> Max axle weight: 17,5 tons

-> Train control systems: Sweden
-> Multiple operations capacity with: within class / TGOJ locos
-> Couplers: Hook and chain  
-> Other:
    - locomotives were modernized in 1970's 
    - there are several subtypes, see for example windows on the units above


 
   
 
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 Ra of Skåj    

A turly RAre locomotive, the Rapids (class Ra) are occasionally seen handling museum trains. Picture by John McKey.

  Green Cargo Rc1 number 1018     
The Green Cargo rare type Rc1 number 1018 in Kiruna, northern Sweden. The type is used mainly for switching inspite of it's form and occasional line duties.  Picture by Ilkka Siissalo.  
   
Technical details for RC1
Type: Rc1       
Usage: multipurpose electric locomotive  
Builder: Asea AB    
Production dates:  1967 - 1968, some modifications since especially on the air intakes. 
Numbers built: 20, 
Numbers in use: ~17, road numbers 1007 - 1011, 1014 - 1019, 1021 - 1026   
     
Users: Green Cargo
Seen: Sweden  
     
Energy Source: electricity, 15kV 16,66 Hz AC  
Engine: ASEA LJH 108   
Power output: 3600 kW (4x900kw) (4895 Hp) 
Transmission:  
Tractive Effort: 275 kN (starting power) 
Braking effort on traction motors (dynamic braking):  not available     
Wheel arrangement: Bo'Bo'   
Wheel diameter: 1300 mm (as new) 
     
Maximum operational speed where possible: 135 km/h (84 mph)

Length: 15,5 m 

Weight: 80 metric tons (,000 lb)  

-> Train control systems: Sweden
-> Multiple operations capacity with: within class Rc1 - Rc4, Rc6, Rm and El16
      - max. 3 locomotives  
-> Couplers: Hook and chain  

   
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