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Romanian Railway series 040 DH
later classes 80 and 81 and Bulgarian State Railway series 55
Romania | 1968 | 944 produced
BDŽ 55 149 in February 2009 in Vratsa
BDŽ 55 149 in February 2009 in Vratsa
Sludge G
General
Built1968-1976
ManufacturerFAUR
Axle configB-B 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length41 ft 8 in
Wheelbase8 ft 2 7/16 in
Rigid wheelbase31 ft 9 7/8 in
Service weight154,323 lbs
Adhesive weight154,323 lbs
Axle load38,581 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-hydraulic
Top speed62 mph
Starting effort50,582 lbf
EngineSulzer 6LDA28
Engine type6-cyl. diesel
Engine output1,234 hp (920 kW)
Calculated Values
diesel locomotive
freight
passenger
switcher
last changed: 10 2023
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