The JŽ series 611 is a historic vehicle of Yugoslav Railways. It was a diesel-electric multiple unit made from aluminium alloy. It was nicknamed the "Aluminium train". A total of 3 units were made.
| JŽ 611 | |
|---|---|
| In service | 1965–1974 |
| Manufacturer | TŽV Gredelj |
| Constructed | 1961–1963 |
| Entered service | 1965 |
| Scrapped | 1974 |
| Number built | 3 sets |
| Operators | Yugoslav Railways |
| Lines served | Zagreb–Belgrade Zagreb–Zadar |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 82.122 m (269 ft 5+1⁄8 in) |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Weight | 128 tonnes (126 long tons; 141 short tons) |
| Prime mover(s) | 2 x JW 400 2 x Famos 2 F2/603 |
| Engine type | Diesel |
| Transmission | Electric |
| AAR wheel arrangement | Bo'Bo'+2'2'+2'2'+Bo'Bo' |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The first examples had a weak engine, but later models had a stronger one. They performed very well on level lines, but on mountain railways they suffered some damage.
History
edit- Service start: 1965/9/28
- Last year of service: 1974
External links
edit- 611 at railfaneurope.net
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