The Diesel electric locomotive of 2640 HP was designed for Iranian Railways-(IR).
Taking into account the specific conditions of the country climate, the locomotive has been manufactured as a construction suitable for tropics.
The locomotive can be used for freight and passenger transport.
GENERAL DATA
Track Data
gauge
1435
mm
curve minimum radius
100
m
Climatic Conditions
climatic area most tropical
maximum temperature in the shadow
+50º
C
minimum temperature
-25º
C
maximum humidity
85
%
maximum altitude
2200
m
MAIN TECHNICAL DATA
Power Supply
main fuel tank
7000
l
water tank
1560
l
lube oil tank
1150
l
main air reservoir
1000
l
sand
0.8
cu.m.
Traction Performances
Diesel Engine type ALCO 12R 251 ELO
rated output
2640
HP
maximum starting effort
325
kN
continuous tractive effort
238
kN at 21.54km/h
maximum speed
100
km/h
continuous speed (UIC)
21
km/h
Locomotive Weight and Axle Load Distribution
locomotive weight (with 2/3 fuel, lube oil and sand)
120
t
maximum axle load (with 2/3 fuel, lube oil and sand)
20
t
Provided Endowments
straight and indirect air brake
Electrodinamic brake
hand brake
slip and skid protection equipments with electronic control and selective actuating
