PKP class EU06

EU06
EU06-12 on 8 April 2008 at Trzebinia working TLK3710 1158 Przemyśl Gl - Poznań Gl
Type and origin Power type Electric Builder English Electric Vulcan Foundry Build date 1962 Total produced 20
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Bo'Bo' Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge Driver dia. 4 ft 1 in (1,245 mm) Wheelbase each bogie 10 ft (3.05 m) Length 48 ft (14.63 m) over buffer beams Width 3,038 mm (9 ft 11 5⁄8 in) Height 4,343 mm (14 ft 3 in) Adhesive weight 20 long tons (20 t; 22 short tons) Loco weight 79.5 long tons (80.8 t; 89.0 short tons) Electric system/s 3000 v DC overhead Current pickup(s) two pantographs Traction motors four traction motors, type EE 541A 79:18 Transmission electric Loco brake Oerlikon
Performance figures Maximum speed 78 mph (126 km/h) Power output 1,500 bhp (1,100 kW) Tractive effort 280 kN (63,000 lbf)
Career Operators PKP Class EU06 Number in class 20 Nicknames Anglik ("The Englishman") Delivered 1962—1965 First run 1962 Current owner PKP Cargo S.A. Disposition 14 still in service

EU06 is a class of electric locomotives in service with the Polish state railway PKP.

EU06 has driving cabs at both ends. The locomotives are equipped for multiple working which allows one driver to drive two coupled engines from one cab. One locomotive can haul passenger trains of up to 650 tonnes (640 long tons; 720 short tons) at 125 kilometres per hour (78 mph) and freight trains of up to 2,000 tonnes (2,000 long tons; 2,200 short tons) at a speed of 70 kilometres per hour (43 mph). Two locomotives coupled in multiple can haul a freight train of up to 3,600 tonnes (3,500 long tons; 4,000 short tons). These figures apply to driving on level gradients.

All members and panels are made of Cor-Ten steel and the underframe is a shallow, cellular structure with closely spaced light-gauge longitudinal and transverse members plated above and below to make a set of closed cells.

The body sides are built up on rectangular vertical tubes forming a set of pillars and are double-skinned for additional strength and rigidity. This maintains the shape of the locomotive allowing the roof of the entire machine space between the two cabs to be removed to allow machinery to be lifted out and replaced. The superstructure is built to withstand buffing loads up to 295 long tons (300 t; 330 short tons). English Electric made extensive use of aluminium alloys and GRP for panelling, doors and ducts.

Current collection is by single-pan air operated pantographs, which feed the main power circuits by a high-speed circuit breaker. The main resistances were made by Metropolitan-Vickers' parent company, Associated Electrical Industries. The four traction motors are permanently connected in series pairs, with series-parallel combinations between pairs. Parallel and 12 field weakening positions give a total of 55 running notches. The four traction motors have Alsthom quill drives.