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JŽ series 611

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JŽ 611
In service1965–1974
ManufacturerTŽV Gredelj
Constructed1961–1963
Entered service1965
Scrapped1974
Number built3 sets
OperatorsYugoslav Railways
Lines servedZagreb–Belgrade
Zagreb–Zadar
Specifications
Train length82.122 m (269 ft 5+18 in)
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Weight128 tonnes (126 long tons; 141 short tons)
Prime mover(s)?
Engine typeDiesel
TransmissionElectric
AAR wheel arrangementBo'Bo'+2'2'+2'2'+Bo'Bo'
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge

The JŽ series 611 is a historic vehicle of Yugoslav Railways. It was a diesel-electric multiple unit made from aluminium alloy. It was nicknamed the "Aluminium train". A total of 3 units were made.

The first examples 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
  • 611 at railfaneurope.net