Electric locomotive Da 917, SJ

Electric locomotive Da 917 of the Swedish State Railway.

Update!

■ For the first time with PluX22 sound decoder
■ Wheels with SAB design particularly characteristic of SJ locomotives
■ Front with original buffer beam without reinforcement
■ Front 1 with distinctive "lollipop" markings
■ Guard iron with individual blades for the first time
■ With switchable headlight/rear light and driver’s cab lighting in digital mode

For decades, the Da electric locomotive was an important traction unit in Sweden's electrified railway network. Put into service in the 1950s, it provided train services for both passenger and freight traffic for Statens Järnvägar (SJ) and remained in active service until the 1990s. Its sturdy design, versatility and durability made it one of Sweden's best-known locomotive types alongside the famous Dm and Dm 3 models.The locomotives were designed for the Swedish single-phase alternating current system (15 kV, 16 2⁄3 Hz) and reached a maximum speed of 100 km/h. With an output of around 2,000 kW, they were suitable for both heavy freight train service and medium-distance passenger train service.