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JŽ series 611

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Aluminium Train
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderZagreb Railway Works
Build date1961 - 1963
Specifications
Configuration:
 • AARBo'Bo' + 2'2' + 2'2' + Bo'Bo'
GaugeTemplate:4ft8.5in
Length82.122 m
Performance figures
Power output2 x JW 400 (294 kW / 400 hp), 2 x Famos 2 F2/603 (84 kW / 115 hp)
Career
LocaleCroatia

series 611 is an historic vehicle of Hrvatske Željeznice. It was a diesel-electric unit made from aluminium alloy. It was called "Aluminium train". There were 6 units in overal.

First examples had a week motor. Later ones got a stronger one. They have performed very well on plain lines, but on mountain lines they suffered some damage.

History

  • Service start: 1965/09/28
  • Last year of service: 1974

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