2062

Diesel-electric locomotive

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These locomotives manufactured by General Motors (and thus nicknamed »James« after GMS) were acquired to increase traction capacities on the tracks which supported lesser axle pressure. The locomotives were intended for hauling freight and passenger trains on the mainlines.    

Technical data of the locomotive:

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Years of construction

1972—1973

Manufacturer

EMD, Canada

Operated since

August 1973

Power of the unit

1617 kW / 2200 hp

Max. speed

124 km/h

Wheel diameter

1016 mm

Weight of the unit

99 t

Axle pressure

16.7 t

Length including buffers

17,000 mm

Cab

1

Traction and auxiliary devices:

Diesel motor

GM 16-645 E (1617 kW / 2200 hp)

Electric traction motor

D 77 B (225 kW, 270 V)

Main generator

D 32 T (1380 kW, 1040 V, 2800 A)

Incitation generator

A 8102 A3 (225 A, 80 V)

Compressor

Westinghouse WBO 8103

Structural alterations (compared to class 2061 / 661)

1) alternator for train heating manufactured by Uljanik Works of Croatia (three-phase AC, type S 3409 — K 3898; 375 kW, 197 A, 1100 V)

2) corresponding controller facilitating 1500 V DC, 375 kW for powering of the cars  

Bogy features (see 2061)