PKP class ST45

ST45 is the name for a Polish diesel locomotive. They are freight only locomotives, having had their train heating removed.

ST45
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel
BuilderPESA Bydgoszcz
SU45s built by Cegielski
Build date2009
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICCo′Co′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Driver dia.1,100 mm
Length18,990 mm
Width3,900 mm
Height4,288 mm
Engine typeMTU 4000
Cylinders12
TransmissionElectric
Loco brakeOerlikon
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h
Power output1,500 kilowatts (2,000 bhp)
Career
OperatorsPKP
ClassST45
Number in class4
NumbersST45-01—ST45-04
Delivered2009

History

These locomotives are SU45s with replacement engine and no train heating facilities.[1] During 2009-2010 4 locomotives were rebuilt to class ST45.

Production
  • ST45-01 (converted from SU45-112)
  • ST45-02 (converted from SU45-238)
  • ST45-03 (converted from SU45-254)
  • ST45-04 (converted from SU45-240)

See also
  • Polish locomotives designation

References
  1. Aitkin, Neil. "polrailgen message". Retrieved 2010-10-20.
External images
ST45-01
ST45-03
ST45-04
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