One of the refurbished class 9E's. No E9006 was photographed in Saldanha by Christo Kleingeld. These locomotives from UCW / GEC are true workhorses.
TECHNICAL DATA SUMMARY
50kV AC; 1067mm Gauge; Co-Co; Wheel diameter 1220mm; Speed 90km/h max.; Total mass 166.3t (27.7t/axle); 570kN TE (starting), 388kN TE (Continuous); 4140kW (One hr power rating), 3840kW (Continuous); Gear Ratio 18/83; Dual cab; Special Freight Business - Iron ore - OREX.
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE : 1982/1983
TOTAL PRODUCED : 31
CUSTOMER : Iscor/Spoornet (South Africa)
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