HŽ series 2042

Series 2042 is a diesel locomotive series on Croatian Railways (Croatian: hrvatske željeznice, HŽ).

Series 2042
Series 2042
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderĐuro Đaković, Brissonneau et Lotz
Build date1962–1967
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Length14.740 m (48 ft 4 3⁄8 in)
Loco weight67.2 t (66.1 long tons; 74.1 short tons) / 74 t (73 long tons; 82 short tons)
Engine typeV12
Cylinders12
Performance figures
Maximum speed80 km/h (50 mph)
Power outputSeries 000: 680 kW (910 hp),
Series 100: 750 kW (1,010 hp)
Career
ClassHŽ 2042
NicknamesĐuran
LocaleCroatia

This series is not substantively different from the series 2041, except that they have a stronger engine. With the upgrade in motor, this locomotives changed the traction behavior. These are four-axle locomotives with every axle separately powered. This series is built for hauling of lighter freight trains and for heavy maneuvering.

  • 2042 at zeljeznice.net (in Croatian)
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