SJ T43

Infobox Locomotive
name = T43
powertype = Diesel-electric

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size = 300px
caption = A TX Logistik T43 in Nässjö
builder = NOHAB
builddate = 1961-63
totalproduction = 50
uicclass = Bo'Bo'
gauge = RailGauge|sg
wheeldiameter = 1,015 mm
length = 14,240 mm
weight = 72 tonnes
topspeed = 90 km/h
engine = EMD 12-567C
electricsystem =
collection method =
poweroutput = 1,065 kW
tractiveeffort = 310 kN
railroad = Statens Järnvägar
roadnumber = 209 - 258

T43 is a Swedish diesel-electric locomotive operated by Statens Järnvägar and later other companies. It was built by Nykvist & Holm (NOHAB) in 1961-63, and equipped with Electro-Motive Diesel engines. Eight of the locomotives are equipped with GMs multiple unit capability and be operated with up to three other GM locomotives. They remain in service as shunters for private railway companies.

History

T43 was what made it possible to phase out steam locomotives from Sweden, with none left in service in Sweden after 1963. Until the mid-1980s the T43 was used on main line services, both for passenger and freight trains. The main area of passenger service was on Blekingekustbanan. During the late 1980s the successor T44 took over more and more of the T43's duties. SJ took the T43 out of service in the 1990s, though some were transferred to Banverket and TGOJ, who again have sold them on to private railways, who have used it for freight and shunting services.

External links

* [http://www.jarnvag.net/lokguide/T43.asp Järnväg.net on T43]