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Diesel locomotive

FAUR LDH125

Built by 23 August Works

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
920 kW
1,234 hp
Weight
68 t
149,914 lb
Length
13.7 m
44 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1966

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
SeriesLDH125
Built by23 August Works · 1966
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output920 kW1,234 hp
Tractive effort226 kN50,807 lbf
Track gauge1435 mm, 1520 mm
UIC axle arrangementB'B'
Length13.7 m44 ft 11 in
Width3.07 m10 ft 1 in
Height4.64 m15 ft 3 in
Weight68 t149,914 lb

Operators of the FAUR LDH125

Railway companies that have operated the LDH125, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
BDŽ CargoBDŽ Cargo 55Bulgaria
Bulgarian Railway CompanyBŽK 55Bulgaria
Bulgarian State RailwaysBDŽ 55Bulgaria
Bulmarket DM Ltd.Bulmarket 55Bulgaria
DP TSVTSV 55Bulgaria
Gastrade S.A.Gastrade 55Bulgaria
Private owners group@private-bg 55Bulgaria
Klub Pratel Kolejovych VozidelKPKV 748Czechia
Hellenic Railways OrganisationOSE A.171Greece
Floyd ZRt.Floyd 1250Hungary
Floyd ZRt.Floyd 429Hungary
FOXRailFOX 429Hungary
Magyar Magánvasút ZRt.MMV 0429Hungary
Private owners group@private-it LDH125Italy
Private owners group@private-ro LDH125Romania
Via Terra SpeditioVTS 81Romania
Private owners group@private-ru LDH125LRussia

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