Bangladesh Railway Class 6100

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BEM-20
Train in Winter Morning at Azimnagar Rail Station Natore Bangladesh.JPG
Train at Azimnagar Rail Station, Natore, Bangladesh
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderMontreal Locomotive Works
ModelDL543 / RSD-34
Build date1969
Total produced16
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICCo′Co′
Gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm)
Wheel diameter40 in (1.016 m)
Length58 ft 8 in (17.88 m)
Fuel typeDiesel
Prime moverAlco 12-251C
Engine typeFour-stroke diesel engine
Performance figures
Maximum speed106 km/h (66 mph)
Power output2,000 hp (1,500 kW)
Tractive effort
  • Starting: 66,822 lbf (297.24 kN)
  • Continuous: 47,000 lbf (209.07 kN)
Career
OperatorsBangladesh Railway
ClassBEM-20
Numbers6101–6116
Disposition14 active

Bangladesh Railway Class 6100 is a class of broad-gauge diesel-electric locomotives owned by Bangladesh Railway.[1][2]

Details[]

A total of 16 locomotives were manufactured by MLW in 1965 and are numbered 6101–6016. They are classified as BEM 20, where B = Broad gauge, E = Diesel-Electric, M = MLW and 20 = 20*100 hp.[3][4] They are diesel-electric hood-unit locomotives modeled ALCo DL543-RSD 34. They have a power of 2000 bhp with ALCo 4 stroke 12-251C prime mover with maximum speed of 106 km/h.

Gallery[]

  • 6105

  • 6108

References[]

  1. ^ "List of locomotives built by Alco and its licencees, ordere" (PDF).
  2. ^ "Status of Railway Tracks and Rolling Stocks in Bangladesh" (PDF).
  3. ^ "Final Report on Rolling Stock Maintenance" (PDF). Asian Development Bank.
  4. ^ "Analysis of Problems" (PDF). Bangladesh Railway.
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