PKP class ST43

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ST43
ST43-259 in service in 1989
Type and origin Power type Diesel Builder Electroputere (Romania) Build date 1965-1978 Total produced 422
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Co′Co′ Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Driver dia. 1,100 mm Length 17,000 mm Width 3,000 mm Loco weight 116.4 t Fuel capacity 4,880 l Engine type UCM Reșița-Sulzer 12LDA28 Transmission Electric Loco brake Knorr/Oerlikon
Performance figures Maximum speed 100 km/h Power output 1,544 kW Tractive effort 314 kN
Career Operators PKP Class ST43 Nicknames Rumun (from their Romanian manufacture)

ST43 is the name for a Romanian diesel locomotive, produced by Electroputere, exported to and operating in Poland. It was made for the purpose of heavy transport.

History

In the early 1960s a need appeared in Poland for urgent introduction of locos able to haul heavy freight. This was caused mainly by the intensification of transport on south–north line, especially from the Silesian coal mines to Szczecin and Świnoujście harbours. Lack of experience in building diesel locos for that purpose was the reason why the first ones had to be bought from Romania.

Introduction

In March 1965 first 30 items of 060DA locomotives (factory number of ST43) were introduced into Poznań and Szczecin, according to agreement with Romanian producer. Good results of tests allowed next deliveries to be brought to Poland. Until 1978 a total number of 422 locomotives were operating in Poland.

Production

Present days

In the 1990s, the ST43 appeared to be no longer necessary as most of the tracks serviced by it were electrified. Most of the units were withdrawn, the rest were sent for use on passenger and light transport trains.

Locomotive assignment

Nicknames

This loco used to be called by the following names:

• Rumun (en. Romanian) - from the country of origin.

See also

• Polish locomotives designation

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to PKP class ST43.

• Modern Locos Gallery
• Rail Service
• Chabówka Rail Museum