© trainspo.comFAUR L45H
Built by 23 August Works
Overview of the FAUR L45H
Explore the L45H diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse built between 1967 and 1985 by the 23rd August Works. With a top speed of 40 km/h and an output of 331 kW, this locomotive is designed for 760 mm and 1000 mm track gauges.
The L45H, characterized by its B'B' wheel arrangement, measures 10.2 meters in length, 2.49 meters in width, and 3.1 meters in height. Weighing 32 tons, this robust machine is capable of impressive performance.
This versatile diesel locomotive has served across various countries over the years, including Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Germany, and Serbia. Numerous railway companies and private owners have utilized the L45H for diverse transport tasks.
Whether for passenger transport, freight services, or scenic heritage railways, the L45H consistently demonstrates its reliability and efficiency on narrow-gauge lines.
Discover the history and power of the L45H diesel locomotive and explore the many routes where this impressive machine can be found.
FAUR L45H technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | L45H | |
| Built by | 23 August Works · 1967–1985 | |
| Top speed | 40 km/h25 mph | |
| Power output | 331 kW444 hp | |
| Track gauge | 760 mm, 1000 mm | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'B' | |
| Length | 10.2 m33 ft 6 in | |
| Width | 2.49 m8 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 3.1 m10 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 32 t70,548 lb |
Operators of the FAUR L45H
Railway companies that have operated the L45H, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgarian State Railways | BDŽ 93 | Bulgaria |
| Sächsisch-Oberlausitzer Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH | SOEG 199.018 | Germany |
| Hungarian State Railways | MÁV Mk45 | Hungary |
| Nadmorska Kolej Wąskotorowa | NKW Lxd2 | Poland |
| Nadwiślańska Kolejka Wąskotorowa | NwKW Lxd2 | Poland |
| Private owners group | @private-pl L45H | Poland |
| Śmigielska Kolej Wąskotorowa | SKW Lxd2 | Poland |
| Średzka Kolej Powiatowa | ŚKP Lxd2 | Poland |
| Stowarzyszenie Kolejowych Przewozów Lokalnych | SKPL Lxd2 | Poland |
| Świętokrzyska Kolej Dojazdowa | SKD Lxd2 | Poland |
| Żuławska Kolej Dojazdowa | ZKD Lxd2 | Poland |
| Căile Ferate Forestiere | CFF 87 | Romania |
| Căile Ferate Forestiere | CFF L45H | Romania |
| Calea Ferata Ingusta | CFI L45H | Romania |
| CFR's Railway Tourism Society | SFT 87 | Romania |
| Private owners group | @private-ro L45H | Romania |
| Serbian Railways | ŽS 740 | Serbia |
| Srbija voz | Srbija Voz L45H | Serbia |
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