Pakistan Railways Class ZCU30

Pakistan Railways Class ZCU30 is a class of 5 ft 6 in gauge diesel-electric locomotive of Pakistan.

Pakistan Railways Class ZCU30
ZCU30 locomotive no. 6352 with a passenger train
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderCRRC Ziyang, Caterpillar
ModelZyloco SDD23
Build date2014
Total produced34
Specifications
Gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Fuel typeDiesel
Prime moverCaterpillar Type 3516B
TransmissionDiesel–electric transmission
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h
Power output3,000 hp
Career
OperatorsPakistan Railways
ClassZCU30
Numbers6301-6329
6351-6355
DispositionActive

Builder details

Total 34 of these locomotives were manufactured by CRRC Ziyang of China as model Zyloco SDD23 and are in service since 2014.

Technical details

ZCU30 locomotives are designed for freight operation. These locos are rated as 3000 hp. The prime mover is Caterpillar Type 3516B. They are intended to run at 120km/h.[1][2]

Numbering

They are numbered from 6301 to 6329 and from 6351 to 6355.

Variant

A similar locomotive class ZCU20 are made specifically for passenger service with different specifications.

References
  1. "Pakistan Railways orders Chinese locomotives". International Railway Journal. 2013-02-14. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
  2. 2014-04-09T10:39:00+01:00. "CSR locos arrive in Pakistan". Railway Gazette International. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
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