Electric locomotive Da 917 of the Swedish State Railway.
Update!
* For the first time with PluX22 interface
* Wheels with SAB design particularly characteristic of SJ locomotives
* Front with original buffer beam without reinforcement
* Front 1 with distinctive lollipop markings
* Guard iron with individual blades for the first time
For decades, the Da electric locomotive was an important traction unit in Sweden's electrified railway network. Put into service in the 1950s, it provided train services for both passenger and freight traffic for Statens Järnvägar (SJ) and remained in active service until the 1990s. Its sturdy design, versatility and durability made it one of Sweden's best-known locomotive types alongside the famous Dm and Dm 3 models.The locomotives were designed for the Swedish single-phase alternating current system (15 kV, 16 2⁄3 Hz) and reached a maximum speed of 100 km/h. With an output of around 2,000 kW, they were suitable for both heavy freight train service and medium-distance passenger train service.
General data
| Coupling |
NEM shaft 362 with close coupling mechanism |
| Minimum radius |
358 mm |
| Flywheel |
yes |
| Number of driven axles |
3 |
| Number of axles with traction tyres |
1 |
| Article number |
7500179 |
| EAN |
9005033385507 |
| Scale |
H0 |
| Epoch |
IV |
| Railway Company |
SJ |
Electrical
| Head light |
Direction dependent triple headlights and one tail light |
| LED head light |
yes |
| Control |
DC Analog |
| Interface |
Electrical interface for traction units PluX22 |
Measurements
| Length over buffer |
151 mm |
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