VSFT G 322

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VSFT G 322
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Prototype G322 locomotive 352 001-2
Type and origin
Power type Diesel-hydraulic
Builder Flag of Germany.svg Siemens Schienenfahrzeugtechnik / Vossloh, Kiel
Build date1996–1998
Total produced26 [1]
Specifications
Configuration:
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 •  UIC B
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Wheel diameter1,000 mm (39.37 in) (new) [1]
Minimum curve 50 m (164 ft 1 in) [1]
Length9.4 m (30 ft 10 in) [1]
Width3.1 m (10 ft 2 in) [1]
Height4.5 m (14 ft 9 in) [1]
Loco weight40 t (39 long tons; 44 short tons) [1]
Fuel capacity1,000 L (220 imp gal; 260 US gal) [2]
Sandbox cap.540 kg (1,190 lb)* [2]
RPM range2100 rpm [1]
Engine type MTU 8V 183 TD13 [1]
Transmission Voith L2r4zseU2 [1] [3]
Safety systems PZB 90* [4]
Performance figures
Maximum speed60 km/h (37 mph) [1]
Power output390 kW (520 hp) [1]
Tractive effort 130 kN (29,000 lbf)* [4]
Career
LocaleDenmark, Germany
Dispositionin service
  • Prototype 352 001-2

The VSFT G322 is a B diesel-hydraulic shunting locomotive, initially built for and in service with the Danish Railways DSB as Class MK. [1]

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History

In 1989, DSB ordered 30 CMI 500 locomotives from Cockerill Mechanical Industries to replace its older Class MH and MT locomotives. Originally slated for delivery in 1990, the first locomotive was only delivered in 1992. Due to high weight, technical problems and changed demands, DSB cancelled the order in 1994. [5]

In 1995, Siemens Schienenfahrzeugtechnik was then contracted to build 20 G 322 locomotives as a replacement for the cancelled locos. [6] A further 5 locomotives were ordered in 1997. [7]

Operations

Initially in use by freight division DSB goods, they were transferred in 2001 to Railion Denmark. The 3 oldest locos were sold back to Vossloh in 2003. [6] Another namechange saw the remaining 21 locomotives transferred to DB Schenker Rail Danmark Services in February 2009. DSB still have one unit in service (625) in Copenhagen, used to shunt coaches in the yard called “Belvedere” and transport coaches to the workshop at Otto Busses Vej in Copenhagen.

A prototype locomotive, numbered 352 001-2 was built in 1996 and used for tests and leasing. It was sold to leasing company northrail in August 2008. [8] [9]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 www.loks-aus-kiel.de. "MaK - G 322" (in German). Retrieved 23 August 2011.
  2. 1 2 "Funkferngesteuerte Rangierlok G400B (BR 352 )" (in German). 10 March 2005. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
  3. ↑ Voith Turbo (August 2008). "Two-axle MK 600 shunting locomotives of DSB Danish State Railways with Voith L 2r4 zse U2 Voith turbo-reversing transmissions" (PDF). Retrieved 27 November 2012.
  4. 1 2 northrail GmbH. "G 322/G 400 - Zweiachsige dieselhydraulische Lokomotiven für den Rangier- und leichten Streckendienst" (PDF) (in German). Retrieved 27 November 2012.
  5. ↑ Tuschick, Sebastian. "Steckbrief DSB MJ 506, 510" (in German). Retrieved 23 August 2011.
  6. 1 2 Tuschick, Sebastian. "Steckbrief DSB MK 601-625" (in German). Retrieved 23 August 2011.
  7. ↑ Hansen, John (5 November 1998). "New locomotives for the DSB". Railorama - European Railway news 1998 - 1999. Retrieved 27 November 2012.
  8. ↑ www.loks-aus-kiel.de. "Fahrzeugportrait SFT 220139" (in German). Retrieved 23 August 2011.
  9. ↑ "Investitionsquote um rund 39% gegenüber Prospekt gesteigert" (PDF). Paribus Rail Report (in German). Paribus Capital GmbH. December 2008. p. 2. Retrieved 23 August 2011. Die zweiachsige G 322 ist die Vorgängerlokomtive der G 400. Ihre Ursprünge gehen auf das Jahre 1996 zurück, in dem sie 25-mal für die Dänische Staatsbahn sowie einmal als Vorführlok gebaut wurde.
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