DS3 (locomotive)

The DS3 (Ukrainian: ДС3) is an AC electric locomotive manufactured by Dnipropetrovsk research-and-production association for electric locomotive engineering (NPO DEVZ) jointly with Siemens. (Ukrainian: Дніпропетровський електровозобудівний завод, ДЕВЗ)

DS3 (ДС3)
Electric locomotive DS3-012 in Vinnytsia railway station
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderDEVZ
Build date2003–08
Total produced18
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,520 mm (4 ft 11 27⁄32 in) Russian gauge
Loco weight90 t
Traction motors4
Loco brakeAir and electric
Train brakesAir
Safety systemsALSN
Performance figures
Maximum speed160 km/h (99 mph)
Power output4,800 kW (6,400 hp)
Tractive effort310 kN (70,000 lbf)

Equipment

Siemens provided the power electronics while DEVZ produced the chassis, traction motors, auxiliary machinery etc.

Use
Four DS3s parked near a traction depot

The DS3 was designed as a dual-purpose locomotive for both passenger and freight service, but now is used primarily for pulling express passenger trains.

References


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