© trainspo.comFAUR LDH125
Built by 23 August Works
Overview of the FAUR LDH125
Discover the LDH125 diesel locomotive, a robust and versatile machine with a significant operational history across Europe.
Built in 1966, this powerful locomotive has served various state and private railway operators in countries such as Bulgaria, Hungary, Greece, and Romania, showcasing its adaptability.
The LDH125 is designed for efficiency, operating on both 1435 mm and 1520 mm gauges, making it a valuable asset for diverse railway networks.
With a formidable 920 kW power output and a tractive effort of 226 kN, it is capable of handling heavy loads and challenging operational demands.
Explore the detailed characteristics and extensive career of this notable diesel locomotive, a testament to enduring railway engineering.
FAUR LDH125 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | LDH125 | |
| Built by | 23 August Works · 1966 | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 920 kW1,234 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 226 kN50,807 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 1435 mm, 1520 mm | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'B' | |
| Length | 13.7 m44 ft 11 in | |
| Width | 3.07 m10 ft 1 in | |
| Height | 4.64 m15 ft 3 in | |
| Weight | 68 t149,914 lb |
Operators of the FAUR LDH125
Railway companies that have operated the LDH125, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| BDŽ Cargo | BDŽ Cargo 55 | Bulgaria |
| Bulgarian Railway Company | BŽK 55 | Bulgaria |
| Bulgarian State Railways | BDŽ 55 | Bulgaria |
| Bulmarket DM Ltd. | Bulmarket 55 | Bulgaria |
| DP TSV | TSV 55 | Bulgaria |
| Gastrade S.A. | Gastrade 55 | Bulgaria |
| Private owners group | @private-bg 55 | Bulgaria |
| Klub Pratel Kolejovych Vozidel | KPKV 748 | Czechia |
| Hellenic Railways Organisation | OSE A.171 | Greece |
| Floyd ZRt. | Floyd 1250 | Hungary |
| Floyd ZRt. | Floyd 429 | Hungary |
| FOXRail | FOX 429 | Hungary |
| Magyar Magánvasút ZRt. | MMV 0429 | Hungary |
| Private owners group | @private-it LDH125 | Italy |
| Private owners group | @private-ro LDH125 | Romania |
| Via Terra Speditio | VTS 81 | Romania |
| Private owners group | @private-ru LDH125L | Russia |
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