Fablok Ls800

Built by Fablok

Top speed

90 km/h

56 mph

Power output

590 kW

791 hp

Weight

74 t

163,142 lb

Length

14.24 m

46 ft 9 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1967–1972

1,822 units

Overview of the Fablok Ls800

Discover the Ls800, an iconic diesel locomotive, a testament to robust Polish engineering.

Built by Fablok between 1967 and 1972, this SM42 series locomotive boasts a powerful 590 kW output and a top speed of 90 km/h. Its sturdy 74-tonne frame and Bo'Bo' axle configuration are perfectly suited for standard gauge tracks (1435 mm), ensuring reliable performance in diverse railway operations.

The Ls800 has been a workhorse across Poland, operated by numerous companies including PKP Cargo, DB Cargo Polska, and Polregio, showcasing its versatility and enduring legacy.

Measuring 14.24 meters in length, 3.17 meters in width, and 4.4 meters in height, the Ls800 makes a significant presence while maintaining excellent maneuverability on the rail network.

Whether hauling freight or performing other duties, the Ls800's durability and adaptability continue to make it a respected figure in Polish railway history.

Fablok Ls800 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	SM42
Built by	Fablok · 1967–19721,822 units
Top speed	90 km/h56 mph	56 mph
Power output	590 kW791 hp	791 hp
Tractive effort	228 kN51,256 lbf	51,256 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	14.24 m46 ft 9 in	46 ft 9 in
Width	3.17 m10 ft 5 in	10 ft 5 in
Height	4.4 m14 ft 5 in	14 ft 5 in
Weight	74 t163,142 lb	163,142 lb

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Operators of the Fablok Ls800

Railway companies that have operated the Ls800, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Aspekt Przedsiębiorstwo Handlowo-Usługowe	ASPWR Ls1000	Poland
CTL Logistics	CTL SM42	Poland
DB Cargo Polska	DBCPL SM42	Poland
Dolkom Wrocław	Dolkom SM42	Poland
Dolnośląskie Linie Autobusowe	DLA SM42	Poland
Industrial Division (CargoUnit)	ID SM42	Poland
LOTOS Kolej Sp. z o.o.	LOTOS SM42	Poland
Majkoltrans	Majkoltrans SM42	Poland
Omniloko sp. z o. o.	Omniloko SM42	Poland
Orion Kolej	Orion Kolej SM42	Poland
PKP Cargo	PKP Cargo SM42	Poland
PKP Energetyka	PKP Energetyka SM42	Poland
PKP Intercity	PKP IC SM42	Poland
PNI	PNI SM42	Poland
Pomorskie Przedsiębiorstwo Mechaniczno - Torowe Spółka z o.o.	PPM-T SM42	Poland
Private owners group	@private-pl SM42	Poland
Przewozy Regionalne	Polregio SM42	Poland