© trainspo.comLuhanskteplovoz Br 132 / 232
Built by Lugansk
Overview of the Luhanskteplovoz Br 132 / 232
Discover the BR 132 / 232, a powerful diesel locomotive that has been in service since 1968.
Originally built in Lugansk, this impressive machine, also known as series 130 or TE109, is characterized by its robust construction and high tractive effort.
With a track gauge of 1435 mm and a length of 20.82 meters, it is designed for freight transport on main lines.
The BR 132 / 232 is used in various European countries by numerous railway companies and private operators, highlighting its versatility and importance.
Its technical features, such as the Co'Co' UIC axle arrangement and an impressive starting tractive effort of 295 kN, make it a reliable workhorse in rail transport.
Experience the power and reliability of this legendary locomotive.
Luhanskteplovoz Br 132 / 232 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | DR 130 / TE109 | |
| Built by | Lugansk · 1968–1978 | |
| Tractive effort | 295 kN66,319 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 20.82 m68 ft 4 in | |
| Width | 2.95 m9 ft 8 in | |
| Height | 4.59 m15 ft 1 in | |
| Axle load | 20.4 t44,974 lb |
Operators of the Luhanskteplovoz Br 132 / 232
Railway companies that have operated the Br 132 / 232, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| BDŽ Cargo | BDŽ Cargo 07 | Bulgaria |
| Bulgarian State Railways | BDŽ 07.1 | Bulgaria |
| Bulmarket DM Ltd. | Bulmarket 662 | Bulgaria |
| DB Cargo Bulgaria | DBCBG 232 | Bulgaria |
| DP TSV | TSV 07 | Bulgaria |
| PIMK Group | PIMK 07 | Bulgaria |
| Container Terminal Halle Saale | CTHS 232 | Germany |
| DB Bahnbau Gruppe GmbH | DBB 232 | Germany |
| DB Cargo Deutschland | DBC 232 | Germany |
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB 232 | Germany |
| Deutsche Gleis- und Tiefbau GmbH | DGT 232 | Germany |
| Deutsche Reichsbahn | DR 132 | Germany |
| EfW-Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH | EfW 232 | Germany |
| Eisenbahn-Bewachungs GmbH | EBW V300 | Germany |
| Erfurter Bahnservice GmbH | EBS 132 | Germany |
| Erfurter Bahnservice GmbH | EBS 232 | Germany |
| ITL Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH | ITL 232 | Germany |
| Leipziger Eisenbahnverkehrsgesellschaft | LEG 232 | Germany |
| Mitteldeutsche Eisenbahn Gesellschaft | MEG 232 | Germany |
| Nossen-Riesaer Eisenbahn-Compagnie | NREC 132 | Germany |
| Raildox GmbH & Co. KG | Raildox 232 | Germany |
| Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf e.V | SEM 132 | Germany |
| Salzland Rail Service | SLRS 232 | Germany |
| Salzland Rail Service | SLRS 232 | Germany |
| Schiene Gütern Logistik | SGL V300 | Germany |
| Starkenberger Güterlogistik | STARK V300 | Germany |
| Triangula Logistik GmbH | TRG 232 | Germany |
| Wedler & Franz GbR | WFL 232 | Germany |
| Wismut | Wismut 232 | Germany |
| Wismut | Wismut V300 | Germany |
| Györ-Sopron-Ebenfurti Vasut Részvénytarsasag | GySEV 651 | Hungary |
| Kárpát Vasút | KARPAT 232 | Hungary |
| V-HÍD Vagyonkezelő Kft. | VHID 648 | Hungary |
| DB Cargo Nederland | DBCNL 232 | Netherlands |
| Captrain Polska | CTPL 232 | Poland |
| Colas Rail Polska | CRP 232 | Poland |
| CTL Logistics | CTL 232 | Poland |
| DB Cargo Polska | DBCPL 232 | Poland |
| Kolprem Sp. z o.o. | Kolprem 232 | Poland |
| LOTOS Kolej Sp. z o.o. | LOTOS 232 | Poland |
| Orion Kolej | Orion Kolej 232 | Poland |
| Pozbruk Connect | Pozbruk 232 | Poland |
| Private owners group | @private-pl 232 | Poland |
| Protor | Protor 232 | Poland |
| Rail Time Polska | RTP 232 | Poland |
| Żwirownia Beton Dolata | Dolata 232 | Poland |
| DB Cargo Romania | DBCR 651 | Romania |
| Private owners group | @private-rs 662 | Serbia |
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