PKP class SP42

SP42 is the name for a Polish diesel locomotive used for passenger services.

SP42
Type and origin Power type Diesel Builder Fablok Chrzanów Model Ls800 Build date 1967–1972
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Bo′Bo′ Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Wheel diameter 1,100 mm (43.31 in) Length 14,240 mm (46 ft 9 in) Width 3,170 mm (10 ft 5 in) Loco weight 74 tonnes (163,100 lb) Fuel capacity 2,840 L (620 imp gal; 750 US gal) Prime mover a8C22 Cylinders 8 Transmission Electric Loco brake Oerlikon
Performance figures Maximum speed 90 km/h (56 mph) Tractive effort 228 kN (51,260 lbf)
Career Operators PKP Class SP42 Nicknames Zebra Wibrator

History

The SP42 is in fact the same locomotive as SM42, but modified for passenger transport. The modification was carried out by adding a heating system for passenger cars on the locomotive. Withdrawal of this class started in '90s, some of them was rebuilt into SU42 class (electrical heating instead of steam). SP42 class were totally withdrawn from PKP's service in year 2008. The last one (number 007 from depot Skarżysko Kamienna) made its special run with Bhp class double deckers from Skarżysko to Tomaszów Mazowiecki.

Nicknames

This loco used to be called the following names:

• Łajka
• Kociołek (eng. boiler) - because of the steam heating system
• Zebra - from the painting
• Wibrator (eng. Vibrator) - from vibrations produced by the engine
• Eleska - from the factory number: Ls800
• Fablok - from the name of the producer

See also

• Polish locomotives designation

External links

• Chabówka Rail Museum