Multi-purpose locomotive. Swedish State Railways (SJ) class Rc1. B-B wheel arrangement. One powered truck. 4 non-skid tires. Coupling hooks at both ends. Length over buffers 17.5 cm (6-7/8").
Utilizing the latest in electric technology, these engines convert 16-2/3 Hz AC into direct current by means of thyristors. Under the hood are 4 motors which develop almost 3,680 kW. The unit weighs 76 tons and can reach speeds of 135 km/h (84 mph).
Note: Before 1983 this locomotive with the same product number had different lettering and red coloring.
