© trainspo.comHammarby B30B
Built by Hammarby
Overview of the Hammarby B30B
Discover the SL B30B, a reliable control car manufactured by Hammarby between 1989 and 1993.
This distinctive locomotive, part of the B30B series, was designed to serve the Storstockholms Lokaltrafik network in Sweden.
With a gauge of 1435 mm and a length of 15.15 meters, it efficiently transports passengers.
Boasting a top speed of 65 km/h, the B30B offers a comfortable journey with a capacity for 100 seats.
Its robust construction features a UIC axle configuration of 2'2', a width of 2.4 meters, and a height of 3.75 meters, all contributing to its operational efficiency.
Weighing 16 tons, this control car is a vital component of the Swedish railway system.
Hammarby B30B technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | 30B | |
| Built by | Hammarby · 1989–19936 units | |
| Top speed | 65 km/h40 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 2'2' | |
| Capacity | 100 seats | |
| Length | 15.15 m49 ft 8 in | |
| Width | 2.4 m7 ft 10 in | |
| Height | 3.75 m12 ft 4 in | |
| Weight | 16 t35,274 lb |
Operators of the Hammarby B30B
Railway companies that have operated the B30B, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Storstockholms Lokaltrafik | SL B30B | Sweden |
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