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JŽ series 611

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611
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderZagreb Railway Works
Build date1961 - 1963
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • AARBo'Bo' + 2'2' + 2'2' + Bo'Bo'
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Length82.122 m (269 ft 5+1⁄8 in)
Loco weight128 tonnes (126 long tons; 141 short tons)
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output2 × JW 400 (294 kW or 394 hp, 2 × Famos 2 F2/603 (84 kW or 113 hp
Career
NicknamesAluminium Train
LocaleCroatia

The JŽ Series 611 is a historic vehicle of Hrvatske željeznice. It was a diesel-electric unit made from aluminium alloy. It was nicknamed "Aluminium train". There were 6 units in all.

The first examples of the Series 611 had a weak engine, but later models had a stronger one. They performed very well on level lines, but on mountain railways they suffered some damage

History

  • Service start: 1965/09/28
  • Last year of service: 1974

External links

  • 611 at railfaneurope.net


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