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Diesel locomotive

Luhanskteplovoz Br 142 / 242

Built by Lugansk

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
2,980 kW
3,996 hp
Weight
126 t
277,782 lb
Length
20.82 m
68 ft 4 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1977–1978
6 units

Overview of the Luhanskteplovoz Br 142 / 242

Discover the Br 142 / 242, a powerful diesel locomotive that has left its mark on German railway history.

Initially operated by the Deutsche Reichsbahn as DR 142, it continues its career with EKO Transportgesellschaft mbH as EKO 242.

Built in Lugansk between 1977 and 1978, this locomotive is part of the DR 130 / TE109 series.

With a top speed of 120 km/h, an impressive power output of 2980 kW, and weighing 126 tons, it is built for demanding tasks.

Its length of 20.82 meters and standard gauge of 1435 mm ensure its versatility.

Explore the technical characteristics of this imposing Co'Co' classification machine.

Luhanskteplovoz Br 142 / 242 technical specifications

Value
SeriesDR 130 / TE109
Built byLugansk · 1977–19786 units
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output2,980 kW3,996 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length20.82 m68 ft 4 in
Weight126 t277,782 lb
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Operators of the Luhanskteplovoz Br 142 / 242

Railway companies that have operated the Br 142 / 242, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche ReichsbahnDR 142Germany
EKO Transportgesellschaft mbHEKO 242Germany

Luhanskteplovoz Br 142 / 242 photos

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