TCDD E43000
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TCDD E43000 is a series of electric locomotive
s used by the Turkish State Railways
. The batch consisted of 45 units delivered in 1987 and used throughout the electrified parts of the Turkish rail network. The locomotives have a power output of 3,180 kW and are capable of 120 km/h.
Electric locomotive
An electric locomotive is a locomotive powered by electricity from overhead lines, a third rail or an on-board energy storage device...
s used by the Turkish State Railways
Turkish State Railways
The State Railways of the Turkish Republic or TCDD is the government owned, national railway carrier in the Republic of Turkey, headquartered in Ankara...
. The batch consisted of 45 units delivered in 1987 and used throughout the electrified parts of the Turkish rail network. The locomotives have a power output of 3,180 kW and are capable of 120 km/h.