PKP class SU45

SU45 is a Polish diesel locomotive. It had been made for universal use: heavy transport or passenger transport alike.

SU45
SU45-079 locomotive at Wrocław Główny railway station
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel
BuilderCegielski
Build date1970-1976
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICCo′Co′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Driver dia.1,100 mm (43.31 in)
Length18,990 mm (62 ft 3+5⁄8 in)
Width3,900 mm (12 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Height4,288 mm (14 ft 7⁄8 in)
Loco weight102 t (100 long tons; 112 short tons)
Fuel capacity3,500 L (770 imp gal; 920 US gal)
Engine type2112SSF
Cylinders12
Cylinder size210 mm (8.27 in) (x ?)
TransmissionElectric
Loco brakeOerlikon
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output1,750 hp (1,300 kW)
Tractive effort320 kN (72,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsPKP
ClassSU45

History
An SU45-044 passenger train near the town of Kargowa, 1993.

This locomotive is in fact a SP45 with a modified heating system – a steam boiler was replaced by an electric heating system. During 2010 4 locomotives were rebuilt to class ST45.

In 2020, the last locomotive for passenger use from national operators was retired, and the two remaining are in use of private companies.

Production
Locomotives numbers Producer Production years Quantity
001 - 268 modification of SP45 1987–1998 191

Nicknames

These locos used to be called by the following names:

  • Fiat - because of the diesel engine licensed by Fiat
  • Suka (eng. bitch) - from the two first letters of the code name

See also
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