© trainspo.comFAUR L30H
Built by 23 August Works
Overview of the FAUR L30H
Discover the L30H, a robust and reliable diesel locomotive with a rich history.
Built between 1976 and 1982 by 23 August Works, this locomotive features a 750 mm gauge, making it ideal for specific heritage railway operations.
Measuring 7.45 meters in length and 2.65 meters in width, the L30H is a compact yet powerful machine, weighing in at 24 tons. Its C UIC axle arrangement ensures excellent operational characteristics.
Currently, the L30H serves with the Bieszczadzka Kolejka Leśna in Poland as the BKL Lyd2 and with the Sächsisch-Oberlausitzer Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH in Germany as the SOEG 199.013, contributing to the preservation of historic railway lines.
FAUR L30H technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | 23 August Works · 1976–1982 | |
| Track gauge | 750 mmNarrow gauge2 ft 5½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | C | |
| Length | 7.45 m24 ft 5 in | |
| Width | 2.65 m8 ft 8 in | |
| Weight | 24 t52,911 lb |
Operators of the FAUR L30H
Railway companies that have operated the L30H, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Sächsisch-Oberlausitzer Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH | SOEG 199.013 | Germany |
| Bieszczadzka Kolejka Leśna | BKL Lyd2 | Poland |
FAUR L30H photos
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