SJ Rb

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Rb
Rb 1002 in Hagalund station, 1964
Type and origin Power type Electric Builder ASEA (Electrical part) Svenska Järnvägsverkstäderna (Rb1), NOHAB (Rb2), Motala Verkstad (Rb3) (Mechanical part) Build date 1962 Total produced 6
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Bo′Bo′ Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Length 15,470 mm (50 ft 9+1⁄16 in) Loco weight 74.4 tonnes (73.2 long tons; 82.0 short tons) (Rb1) 73.6 tonnes (72.4 long tons; 81.1 short tons) (Rb2) 75.2 tonnes (74.0 long tons; 82.9 short tons) (Rb3) Electric system/s 15 kV  16+2⁄3 Hz AC Catenary Current pickup(s) Pantograph
Performance figures Maximum speed 120 km/h (75 mph) Power output 3,200 kW (4,300 hp)
Career Operators Statens Järnvägar Numbers 1001-1006 Retired 1974-1976

Rb is an electric locomotive operated by Swedish State Railways (Swedish: Statens Järnvägar, SJ). Six locomotives were built by ASEA, in three series designated Rb1, Rb2 or Rb3.