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Diesel locomotive

SLM 060-DA 1520

Built by Electroputere, SLM

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
1,546 kW
2,073 hp
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1959–1988
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the SLM 060-DA 1520

Discover the 060-DA 1520 diesel locomotive, a powerful traction unit with a significant history and notable performance.

Manufactured by Electroputere and SLM between 1959 and 1988, this robust machine was designed to operate on the 1520 mm gauge track, serving as a cornerstone of railway transport.

With a top speed of 100 km/h and an impressive power output of 1546 kW, the 060-DA 1520 has provided service in Romania for recognized companies such as SAAF S.A. and Unicom Tranzit, demonstrating its reliability and work capacity.

Its Co'Co' axle configuration grants it excellent stability and adaptability, allowing it to traverse various railway routes efficiently. This locomotive represents a valuable fragment of railway history, a true treasure for collectors, enthusiasts, and industry professionals who appreciate engineering and the legacy of diesel engines.

SLM 060-DA 1520 technical specifications

Value
Series060-DA
Built byElectroputere, SLM · 1959–1988
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output1,546 kW2,073 hp
Tractive effort314 kN70,590 lbf
Track gauge1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'

Operators of the SLM 060-DA 1520

Railway companies that have operated the 060-DA 1520, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
SAAF S.A.SAAF 67Romania
Unicom TranzitUTZ 67.1Romania

SLM 060-DA 1520 photos

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