HŽ series 2042

Series 2042 is a diesel locomotive series on Croatian Railways (Croatian: hrvatske željeznice, HŽ).

Series 2042
Series 2042
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder Đuro Đaković, Brissonneau et Lotz Build date 1962–1967
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Bo′Bo′ Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge Length 14.740 m (48 ft 4+3⁄8 in) Loco weight 67.2 t (66.1 long tons; 74.1 short tons) / 74 t (73 long tons; 82 short tons) Engine type V12 Cylinders 12
Performance figures Maximum speed 80 km/h (50 mph) Power output Series 000: 680 kW (910 hp), Series 100: 750 kW (1,010 hp)
Career Class HŽ 2042 Nicknames Đuran Locale Croatia

This series is not substantively different from the series 2041, except that they have a stronger engine. With the upgrade in motor, this locomotives changed the traction behavior. These are four-axle locomotives with every axle separately powered. This series is built for hauling of lighter freight trains and for heavy maneuvering.

External links

• 2042 at zeljeznice.net (in Croatian)