HŽ series 2043

Series 2043 is a diesel-electric locomotive series on Croatian Railways (Croatian: hrvatske željeznice, HŽ).

Series 2043
Series 2043
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderElectro-Motive Division & TŽV Gredelj
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UIC(A1A)(A1A)
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Length16.994 m (55 ft 9 in)
Loco weightc. 100 t (98 long tons; 110 short tons)
Prime mover16-567E
Engine typeV16 diesel
Cylinders16
Performance figures
Maximum speed124 km/h (77 mph)
Power output1,433 kW (1,922 hp)
Career
ClassHŽ 2043
NicknamesKramp
LocaleCroatia

With the electrification of magistral railway lines the need has arisen that diesel locomotives are put into service on less frequently used lines. Usually lesser axle load is allowed on a branch line and less frequented lines.

A locomotive, which was light and powerful enough was needed.

Therefore, the series 2061 was stripped down and series 2043 was created.

Two of the six engines were taken out of service, so only four are still running. With this the most weight was lost. Now, the adhesion is distributed differently.

In the end effect, this series behaves very much like series 2061.

  • 2043 at zeljeznice.net (in Croatian)


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