Bangladesh Railway Class 6300

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BEB-22
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Locomotive 6305 & 6309
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderBombardier
Serial numberM6117-1/-12
ModelMX-624
Build date1982
Total produced12
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICCo'Co'
Gauge1,676 mm
Fuel typeDiesel
TransmissionDiesel-electric
CouplersHook and Chain
Performance figures
Maximum speed105 km/h
Power output2,200 hp (1,800 kW)
Tractive effort
  • Starting: 70,500 lbf (313.60 kN)
  • Continuous: 30,480 lbf (135.58 kN)
Career
OperatorsBangladesh Railway
ClassBEB-22
Numbers6301 - 6312
LocaleBangladesh Railway West Zone
DispositionActive

Bangladesh Railway Locomotive Class 6300 (BEB-22) is a class of broad-gauge (1,676 mm) diesel-electric locomotive of Bangladesh, operated by Bangladesh Railway. Total 12 locomotives of this class were manufactured by Bombardier in 1980.[1][2][3] The class name stands for broad gauge (B), Diesel-electric (E), manufactured by Bombardier (B), engine with 22 * 100 hp (22) and numbered as 6301 - 6312.

Details[]

The model of these locomotives is MX-624. They have a power output of 2,200 hp. The wheel arrangement is Co'Co'. The serial number is M6117-1/-12.[4] This locomotives contain 12 break cylinders in 12 wheels. 6 locomotives have already converted into air breaking system and CBC coupling.

Liveries[]

Class 6300 locomotives have the traditional green-yellow liveries.

Usage[]

Class 6300 locomotives proved to be a successful locomotive class, being used to haul both freight and passenger trains. Currently they are only used for freight trains.

Gallery[]

  • 6304

  • 6306

  • 6305 & 6309

References[]

  1. ^ "Analysis of Problems" (PDF). Bangladesh Railway.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Final Report on Rolling Stock Maintenance" (PDF). Asian Development Bank.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Status of Railway Tracks and Rolling Stocks in Bangladesh" (PDF).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "List of locomotives built by Alco and its licencees, ordere" (PDF). sce3c0752b973ab3f.jimcontent.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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