PKP class SP42

Infobox Locomotive Auto
name = SP42
powertype = Diesel


caption = SP42 locomotive
builder = Fablok
serialnumber = Ls800
buildmodel =
builddate = 1967-72
totalproduction =
whytetype =
aarwheels =
uicclass = Bo'Bo'
gauge = RailGauge|sg
leadingsize =
driversize = 1100 mm
trailingsize =
wheelbase =
length = 14,240 mm
width = 3170 mm
height =
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weightondrivers =
weight = 74 t
locotenderweight =
fueltype =
fuelc

tenderc

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enginetype = a8C22
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cylindercount = 8
cylindersize =
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transmission = Electric
topspeed = 90 km/h
poweroutput =
tractiveeffort = 228 kN
factorofadhesion =
locobrakes = Oerlikon
trainbrakes =
railroad = PKP
railroadclass = SP42
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officialname =
nicknames = Zebra
Wibrator
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SP42 is the name for a Polish diesel locomotive used for passenger services.

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.

Nicknames

This loco used to be called the following names:
*Zebra - from the painting
*Wibrator (eng. "Vibrator") - from vibrations produced by the engine
*Eleska - from the factory number: Ls800
*Fablok - from the name of the producer

Resources

* [http://www.igor.kolej.szczecin.pl Modern Locos Gallery]
* [http://www.rail.pl Rail Service]
* [http://www.mikoleje.kolej.szczecin.pl Mikoleje]
* [http://www.parowozy.pl/skansen/spalinowe Chabówka Rail Museum]

ee also

*Polish locomotives designation