ChS7

The ChS7 (Russian: ЧС7) is an electric mainline DC passenger locomotive used in Russia and Ukraine. The locomotive consists of two sections (type 2(2O−2O)) and was produced in years 1983 to 1999 at Škoda's V.I. Lenin plant in Plzeň, Czech Republic. It was specially developed for the railways of Soviet Union with later models procured by Russian and Ukrainian operators. Along with ChS8, the Chs7 is one of the most powerful electric locomotives used in the countries of the former USSR.

ChS7
Electric locomotive ChS7
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderŠkoda Works
Build date1983–1999
Total produced321
Specifications
Gauge1,524 mm (5 ft)
1,520 mm (4 ft 11+2732 in) Russian gauge
Electric system/s3 kV DC Catenary
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Performance figures
Maximum speed160 km/h (99 mph)
Career
OperatorsРЖД (RZhD), УЗ (UZ)
Locale Russia
Soviet Union
Ukraine
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