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Diesel locomotive

Alstom JT42BW

Built by GEC Alsthom, Vossloh

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Power output

2,200 kW

2,950 hp

Weight

90 t

198,416 lb

Length

20.46 m

67 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1996–2006

48 units

Overview of the Alstom JT42BW

Discover the JT42BW, a powerful diesel locomotive from the Prima family.

Built by GEC Alsthom and Vossloh between 1996 and 2006, this locomotive impresses with its robustness and performance.

With an output of 2200 kW and a top speed of 140 km/h, the JT42BW is ideal for various railway applications.

The 1435 mm gauge and Bo'Bo' UIC classification ensure its versatility on different networks.

The EMD 12N-710G3B-EC prime mover provides power and efficiency, with a tractive effort of 244 kN.

This locomotive, operating with Israel Railways under the ISR JT42BW class, is a remarkable example of modern railway engineering.

Explore the detailed specifications and see why the JT42BW stands out in freight and passenger transport.

Alstom JT42BW technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Family	Prima
Built by	GEC Alsthom, Vossloh · 1996–200648 units
Top speed	140 km/h87 mph	87 mph
Power output	2,200 kW2,950 hp	2,950 hp
Tractive effort	244 kN54,853 lbf	54,853 lbf
Prime mover	EMD 12N-710G3B-EC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	20.46 m67 ft 2 in	67 ft 2 in
Width	2.85 m9 ft 4 in	9 ft 4 in
Height	4.29 m14 ft 1 in	14 ft 1 in
Weight	90 t198,416 lb	198,416 lb
Axle load	22.5 t49,604 lb	49,604 lb

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Operators of the Alstom JT42BW

Railway companies that have operated the JT42BW, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Israel Railways	ISR JT42BW	Israel

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