© trainspo.comSLM 405.95
Built by SLM, BBC
Overview of the SLM 405.95
Discover the ZSSK 405.95, an electric multiple unit (EMU) designed for narrow-gauge railways.
Built by SLM and BBC in 1970, this distinctive locomotive operates on 1000 mm gauge tracks and is powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system.
With a top speed of 30 km/h and a power output of 340 kW, it boasts a tractive effort of 147 kN, making it suitable for demanding routes.
This unit, often seen in Slovakia with Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK), offers a seating capacity of 126 passengers and weighs 39 tons.
Its unique (1A)´(1A)´+2´2´ wheel arrangement contributes to its operational capabilities on specific railway lines.
Explore the history and technical specifications of this fascinating narrow-gauge electric train.
SLM 405.95 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SLM, BBC · 19703 units | |
| Top speed | 30 km/h19 mph | |
| Power output | 340 kW456 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 147 kN33,047 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | (1A)´(1A)´+2´2´ | |
| Capacity | 126 seats | |
| Weight | 39 t85,980 lb |
Operators of the SLM 405.95
Railway companies that have operated the 405.95, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko | ZSSK 405.95 | Slovakia |
SLM 405.95 photos
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