Fablok PKP Lyd1

Built by Fablok, Zastal

Top speed

40 km/h

25 mph

Weight

18 t

39,683 lb

Length

5.72 m

18 ft 9 in

Track gauge

750 mm

Narrow gauge

Years built

1960–1972

191 units

Axle arrangement

Overview of the Fablok PKP Lyd1

Explore the PKP Lyd1, a compact and robust diesel locomotive, perfectly suited for narrow-gauge railways.

Constructed by Fablok and Zastal between 1960 and 1972, this distinctive machine measures 5.72 meters in length and weighs 18 tons.

With a top speed of 40 km/h, it served with distinction on Polish railways, including the Polish State Railways (PKP) and Stowarzyszenie Kolejowych Przewozów Lokalnych (SKPL).

Its three-axle design (UIC classification C) and 750 mm gauge make it an excellent choice for local transport and specialized networks.

The PKP Lyd1 embodies Polish railway efficiency and reliability.

Fablok PKP Lyd1 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Fablok, Zastal · 1960–1972191 units
Top speed	40 km/h25 mph	25 mph
Track gauge	750 mmNarrow gauge2 ft 5½ in	2 ft 5½ in
UIC axle arrangement	C
Length	5.72 m18 ft 9 in	18 ft 9 in
Width	3.05 m10 ft 0 in	10 ft 0 in
Height	2.06 m6 ft 9 in	6 ft 9 in
Weight	18 t39,683 lb	39,683 lb