PKP class SM40

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SM40
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SM40 locomotive
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel
Builder Ganz–MÁVAG
Budapest
Build date1956
Specifications
Configuration:
   UIC Bo′Bo′
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Driver dia.1,040 mm
Length11,278 mm
Width4,440 mm
Loco weight61,67 t
Engine typeXVIJV170/240
Cylinders 16
TransmissionElectric
Loco brake Knorr
Performance figures
Maximum speed80 km/h
Power output441 kW
Tractive effort 182.6 kN
Career
Operators PKP
Class SM40

SM40 is a Polish code-name for a Hungarian shunting and maneuvering purpose diesel electric locomotive after export from Hungary to Poland and in service at PKP.

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History

SM40 were imported for the first time from Hungary in 1959, after tests at the distance of 2,185 km with cargo load of 156 t.

The first name for this loco was Lwe58, and in 1960 it was changed to SM40 (according to RN-58/MK0001 regulations).

Items delivered from 1961 had a few modifications, and a different code-name SM41.

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