Polish code-name for a Hungarian shunting and maneuvering purpose diesel electric locomotive
SM40 SM40 locomotive
Type and origin Power type Diesel Builder Ganz –MÁVAGBudapest Build date 1956
Specifications Configuration: • UIC Bo′Bo′ Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+ 1 ⁄2 in )Driver dia.1,040 mm Length 11,278 mm Width 4,440 mm Loco weight 61,67 t Engine type XVIJV170/240 Cylinders 16 Transmission Electric Loco brake Knorr
Performance figures Maximum speed 80 km/h Power output 441 kW Tractive effort 182.6 kN
SM40 is a Polish code-name for a Hungarian shunting and maneuvering purpose diesel electric locomotive after export from Hungary to Poland and in service at PKP .
History [ edit ] SM40 were imported for the first time from Hungary in 1959, after tests at the distance of 2,185 km with cargo load of 156 t.
The first name for this loco was Lwe58, and in 1960 it was changed to SM40 (according to RN-58/MK0001 regulations).
Items delivered from 1961 had a few modifications, and a different code-name SM41 .
See also [ edit ] Sources [ edit ]
Rolling stock of Poland
Diesel
Standard gauge Narrow gauge
Electric Steam
Standard gauge* Standard gauge** Narrow gauge
Multiple units
Metro cars Series withdrawn from service shown in italics . * Own classes - steam locomotive classes built specially for PKP order in Poland or abroad ** Foreign origin class