PKP class SM42

Infobox Locomotive Auto
name = SM42
powertype = Diesel


caption = SM42 locomotive
builder = Fablok Chrzanów
serialnumber = Ls800
buildmodel =
builddate = 1967-72
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uicclass = Bo'Bo'
gauge =
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driversize = 1100 mm
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length = 14,240 mm
width = 3170 mm
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weight = 74 t
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tenderc

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enginetype = a8C22
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cylindercount = 8
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transmission = Electric
topspeed = convert|90|km/h|mph|abbr=on|sigfig=2
poweroutput =
tractiveeffort = 228 kN
factorofadhesion =
locobrakes = Oerlikon
trainbrakes = Air
railroad = PKP
railroadclass = SM42
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nicknames = Zebra
Wibrator
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SM42 is the name for a Polish diesel shunter.

History

The SM42 was the first Polish diesel locomotive.

Introduction

The technical documentation for this locomotive was produced in 1961 at the "Poznań Research Centre for Rail Vehicles", and the production was given over to the "Chrzanów Locomotive Factory (Fablok)". The prototype was ready in 1964 and initially was tested in Warsaw.In 1967 and later, these locomotives were supplied to Legnica, Piotrków, Oleśnica, Wrocław, Szczakowa, Tarnowskie Góry and Gdańsk.

Later modifications

In 1972, a new version (6D/M) was developed especially for Marocan railways (ONCFM). 37 were delivered as class DG 200.

Some locomotives were moved into passenger service and reclassified PKP class SP42.

Nicknames

This locomotive has also been referred to by the following nicknames:
*Zebra or Stonka (eng. Colorado beetle) - from the livery
*Wibrator (eng. "Vibrator") - from the vibrations the engine produced
*Eleska - from the factory number: Ls800
*Fablok - from the producer

Resources

* [http://www.rail.pl Rail Service]
* [http://www.parowozy.pl/skansen/spalinowe Chabówka Rail Museum]

ee also

*Polish locomotives designation