PKP class ST43

Infobox Locomotive
name = ST43
powertype = Diesel


caption = ST43 locomotive
builder = Electroputere
(Romania)
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builddate = 1965-78
totalproduction = 422
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aarwheels = Co-Co
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gauge = 1435 mm
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driversize = 1100 mm
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length = 17000 mm
width = 3000 mm
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weight = 116,4 t
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transmission = Electric
topspeed = 100 km/h
poweroutput = 1544 kW
tractiveeffort = 314 kN
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locobrakes = Knorr/Oerlikon
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ST43 is the name for a Romanian diesel locomotive exported to and operating in Poland. It was made for the purpose of heavy transport.

History

In the early sixties a need appeared in Poland for urgent introduction of locos able to haul heavy freight. This was caused mainly by the intensification of transport on south-north line, especially from the Silesian coal mines to Szczecin and Świnoujście harbours. Lack of experience in building diesel locos for that purpose was the reason why the first ones had to be bought from Romania.

Introduction

In March 1965 first 30 items of 060DA locomotives (factory number of ST43) were introduced into Poznań and Szczecin, according to agreement with Romanian producer. Good results of tests allowed next deliveries to be brought to Poland. Until 1978 a total number of 422 locomotives were operating in Poland.

Production

Present days

In the nineties, the ST43 appeared to be no longer necessary as most of the tracks serviced by it were electrified. Most of the units were withdrawn [?] , the rest were sent for use on passenger and light transport trains.

Locomotive assignment

Nicknames

This loco used to be called by the following names:
*Rumun (en. "Romanian") - from the country of origin.

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