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ESS 3200

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Power type
  
Electric

UIC class
  
1-Bo+Bo-1

Current collection
  
pantograph

Builder
  
Werkspoor

Electric system(s)
  
1.5 kV DC

First run
  
April 6, 1925

ESS 3200

The ESS 3200 was a class of electric locomotives that ran in Indonesia.

This type of electric locomotive was first used on April 6, 1925, which also was the inauguration of the first electrified rail line from Tanjung Priok to Meester Cornelis (Jatinegara).

The locos in this series were in use until 1976. They were of the 1-Bo+Bo-1 wheel-type, used a 1.5 kV DC overhead catenary, producing 765 kW. They were built by the Werkspoor using Baldwin equipment, and had Heemaf/Westinghouse electric motors. Six locomotives were built for the line.

After sitting idle for many years, one example (Number 3201) was restored to operational order and returned to the line where it ran for 50 years. It was returned to service and as of 2013, was hauling tourist trains near Jakarta.

References

ESS 3200 Wikipedia