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SP42
SP42
SP42 locomotive
Power type Diesel
Builder Fablok Chrzanów  POL
Serial number Ls800
Build date 1967-72
UIC classification Bo'Bo'
AAR wheel arr. B-B
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8½ in)
Driver size 1100 mm
Length 14,240 mm
Width 3170 mm
Total weight 74 t
Fuel capacity 2840 l.
Engine type a8C22
Cylinders 8
Transmission Electric
Top speed 90 km/h
Tractive effort 228 kN
Locomotive brakes Oerlikon
Train brakes  
Career PKP
Class SP42
Nicknames Zebra
Wibrator
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SP42 is the name for a Polish diesel locomotive used for passenger services.

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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

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