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Diesel locomotive

FAUR LDH45

Built by 23 August Works

Top speed
60 km/h
37 mph
Power output
331 kW
444 hp
Weight
46 t
101,413 lb
Length
11.46 m
37 ft 7 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1974–1979
2 units

Overview of the FAUR LDH45

Explore the versatile LDH45 diesel locomotive, a robust and reliable workhorse designed for various rail operations.

This locomotive, built between 1974 and 1979, features a B'B' wheel arrangement and operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge.

With a top speed of 60 km/h and a power output of 331 kW, the LDH45 is suitable for freight and industrial services.

It has served in Romania, Hungary, and Germany, with notable operators including CFR Marfă, Hungarian State Railways, and Wiebe Gleisbau GmbH.

Measuring 11.46 meters in length, this locomotive offers a compact yet powerful solution for demanding rail tasks.

Discover the history and operational capabilities of the LDH45, a testament to effective locomotive engineering.

FAUR LDH45 technical specifications

Value
Built by23 August Works · 1974–19792 units
Top speed60 km/h37 mph
Power output331 kW444 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB'B'
Length11.46 m37 ft 7 in
Width3.05 m10 ft 0 in
Height4.55 m14 ft 11 in
Weight46 t101,413 lb
Axle load12 t26,455 lb

Operators of the FAUR LDH45

Railway companies that have operated the LDH45, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Wiebe Gleisbau GmbHWiebe LDH-45Germany
Hungarian State RailwaysMÁV 438Hungary
Hungarian State RailwaysMÁV M43Hungary
Nyír-D-Tech Kft.NTK 439Hungary
CFR freight companyCFR Marfă 040-DHARomania
Constantin GrupCG 86Romania
MARUB SAMARUB 86Romania
Private owners group@private-ro 86Romania
Private owners group@private-ro LDH45Romania
Regio CalatoriRegio Calatori 86Romania
Rompetrol LogisticsRPL 86Romania
SC Transferoviar Grup SATFG 86Romania
TehnoTrans FeroviarTHF 86Romania
Lok Service Burkhardt AGLSB Em 847Switzerland

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