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Stara Zagora depot BDZh 60 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Electric locomotive

Stara Zagora depot BDZh 60

Built by Škoda

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Power output
800 kW
1,073 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1960
4 units

Overview of the Stara Zagora depot BDZh 60

Discover the robust BDZh 60 electric locomotive, a significant piece of Bulgarian State Railways history.

Built by Škoda in 1960 and refurbished between 1982 and 1985, this iconic train offers a blend of historical presence and dependable operation.

Featuring a top speed of 80 km/h and a power output of 800 kW, the BDZh 60 is engineered for the 1435 mm gauge, ensuring efficient performance on the tracks.

Its 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric system makes it a well-integrated part of the Bulgarian rail network.

Experience the enduring legacy of the BDZh 60, a classic electric locomotive still moving forward.

Stara Zagora depot BDZh 60 technical specifications

Value
Built byŠkoda · 19604 units
RefurbishedStara Zagora depot 1982 - 1985 (4)
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Power output800 kW1,073 hp
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in

Operators of the Stara Zagora depot BDZh 60

Railway companies that have operated the BDZh 60, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Bulgarian State RailwaysBDŽ 60Bulgaria

Stara Zagora depot BDZh 60 photos

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