© trainspo.comSIG TFG 78-32
Built by DUEWAG, Cummins, Voith, SIG
Overview of the SIG TFG 78-32
Explore the TFG 78-32, a distinctive DMU that has served Romania with the Transferoviar Călători under the TFC 78.3 class.
This 2-car unit, built by DUEWAG, Cummins, Voith, and SIG between 1981 and 1982, offers a reliable 420 kW of power output and a top speed of 100 km/h.
With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a length of 43.45 meters, the TFG 78-32 is a robust piece of railway engineering.
Discover its unique 2'B'+B'2' UIC axle configuration and appreciate its enduring presence on the tracks.
SIG TFG 78-32 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | NS DH2 | |
| Built by | DUEWAG, Cummins, Voith, SIG · 1981–198231 units | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 420 kW563 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 2'B'+B'2' | |
| Formation | 2 cars | |
| Train length | 43.45 m142 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2 m6 ft 7 in | |
| Height | 3.66 m12 ft 0 in | |
| Weight | 69 t152,119 lb |
Operators of the SIG TFG 78-32
Railway companies that have operated the TFG 78-32, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Transferoviar Călători | TFC 78.3 | Romania |
SIG TFG 78-32 photos
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