SJ T45

Infobox Locomotive
name = T45
powertype = Diesel-electric


size =
caption =
builder = ASEA
builddate = 1971-72
totalproduction = 5
uicclass = Bo'Bo'
gauge = RailGauge|sg
wheeldiameter = 1,015 mm
length = 14,950 mm
weight = 77 tonnes
topspeed = 100 km/h
engine = SEMT Pielstick
electricsystem =
collection method =
poweroutput = 1,470 kW
tractiveeffort =
railroad = Statens Järnvägar
roadnumber = 324 - 328

T45 is a Swedish diesel-electric locomotive operated by Statens Järnvägar and later other companies. It was in service with SJ from 1971 to 1976, after which it was used by some industrial railways. It is the only diesel locomotive to be built by ASEA.

The loco used a SEMT Pielstick diesel engine. ASEA used the same bogies and electrical systems as on the Rc locomotive, while Thune of Norway built the mechanical parts.

History

ASEA had been dominating the Swedish market for electric locomotives, but Nykvist & Holm had been dominating the diesel segment. In the late 1960s ASEA desided to enter the diesel market, and in 1969 SJ ordered five units, with delivery in 1971-72. They were dispatched in Borlänge. In 1976 SJ returned them back to ASEA due to them not being relyable enough and that SJ didn't want another diesel engine class. ASEA tried to sell the locos abroad, but only one was sold to Norway. The remaining were sold to industrial companies in Sweden, including the iron mills in Avesta and Hofors.

External links

* [http://www.jarnvag.net/lokguide/T45.asp Järnväg.net on T45]