© trainspo.comFAUR LDH45
Built by 23 August Works
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | 23 August Works · 1974–19792 units | |
| Top speed | 60 km/h37 mph | |
| Power output | 331 kW444 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'B' | |
| Length | 11.46 m37 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 3.05 m10 ft 0 in | |
| Height | 4.55 m14 ft 11 in | |
| Weight | 46 t101,413 lb | |
| Axle load | 12 t26,455 lb |
Operators of the FAUR LDH45
Railway companies that have operated the LDH45, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Wiebe Gleisbau GmbH | Wiebe LDH-45 | Germany |
| Hungarian State Railways | MÁV 438 | Hungary |
| Hungarian State Railways | MÁV M43 | Hungary |
| Nyír-D-Tech Kft. | NTK 439 | Hungary |
| CFR freight company | CFR Marfă 040-DHA | Romania |
| Constantin Grup | CG 86 | Romania |
| MARUB SA | MARUB 86 | Romania |
| Private owners group | @private-ro 86 | Romania |
| Private owners group | @private-ro LDH45 | Romania |
| Regio Calatori | Regio Calatori 86 | Romania |
| Rompetrol Logistics | RPL 86 | Romania |
| SC Transferoviar Grup SA | TFG 86 | Romania |
| TehnoTrans Feroviar | THF 86 | Romania |
| Lok Service Burkhardt AG | LSB Em 847 | Switzerland |
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