PKP class SP42

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SP42
SP42-260 w Chabowce.JPG
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel
Builder Fablok Chrzanów
ModelLs800
Build date1967–1972
Specifications
Configuration:
   UIC Bo′Bo′
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)
Wheel diameter1,100 mm (43.31 in)
Length14,240 mm (46 ft 9 in)
Width3,170 mm (10 ft 5 in)
Loco weight74 tonnes (163,100 lb)
Fuel capacity2,840 l (620 imp gal; 750 US gal)
Prime mover a8C22
Cylinders 8
TransmissionElectric
Loco brake Oerlikon
Performance figures
Maximum speed90 km/h (56 mph)
Tractive effort 228 kN (51,260 lbf)
Career
Operators PKP
Class SP42
NicknamesZebra
Wibrator

SP42 is the name for a Polish diesel locomotive used for passenger services.

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History

The SP42 is in fact the same locomotive as SM42, but modified for passenger transport. The modification was carried out by adding a heating system for passenger cars on the locomotive. Withdrawal of this class started in '90s, some of them was rebuilt into SU42 class (electrical heating instead of steam). SP42 class were totally withdrawn from PKP's service in year 2008. The last one (number 007 from depot Skarżysko Kamienna) made its special run with Bhp class double deckers from Skarżysko to Tomaszów Mazowiecki.

Nicknames

This loco used to be called the following names:

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