PKP class SP42 explained

SP42
Powertype:Diesel
Builder:Fablok Chrzanów
Buildmodel:Ls800
Builddate:1967–1972
Uicclass:Bo′Bo′
Wheeldiameter:11002NaN2
Length:142400NaN0
Width:31700NaN0
Locoweight:74t
Fuelcap:2840L
Primemover:a8C22
Cylindercount:8
Transmission:Electric
Maxspeed:900NaN0
Tractiveeffort:228-1NaN-1
Locobrakes:Oerlikon
Operator:PKP
Operatorclass:SP42
Nicknames:Zebra
Wibrator

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. Withdrawal of this class started in '90s, some of them was rebuilt into SU42 class (electrical heating instead of steam). SP42 class were totally withdrawn from PKP's service in year 2008. The last one (number 007 from depot Skarżysko Kamienna) made its special run with Bhp class double deckers from Skarżysko to Tomaszów Mazowiecki.

Nicknames

This loco used to be called the following names:

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