The Diesel electric locomotive LDE 4000 HP for HELLENIC RAILWAYS (OSE)
represents the second generation of high power Diesel Electric Locomotives of A.C. - D.C. gear with ALCO Diesel engine.
The locomotive was manufactured for passenger and freight transport.
GENERAL DATA
Track Data
gauge
1435
mm
curve minimum radius
100
m
Climatic Conditions
climatic area temperate
maximum temperature
+40º
C
minimum temperature
-35º
C
maximum humidity
95
%
minimum altitude
1200
m
MAIN TECHNICAL DATA
Power Supply
main fuel tank
3500
l
water tank
1600
l
lube oil tank
1200
l
main air reservoir
1200
l
sand
0.45
cu.m
Traction Performances
Diesel Engine type ALCO 16R 251
rated output
3955
HP
maximum starting effort
345
kN
continuous rating tractive effort
212.2
kN
maximum speed
145
km/h
continuous speed (UIC)
38
km/h
Locomotive Weight and Axle Load Distribution
locomotive weight under normal condition, fully supplied
123
t
maximum axle load(with 2/3 fuel, lube oil and sand)
20.5
t
Provided Endowments
straight and indirect air brake
electrodynamic brake
hand brake
slip-skid proof equipments with separate axle control and selective action
