LDH70 are a type of diesel-hydraulic locomotive adapted from the TCDD DH7000. LDH 70 units are primarily used in shunting and slow moving freight operations.[citation needed]

LDH 70
DH7007 at Sirkeci yard, Istanbul.
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-hydraulic
BuilderTülomsaş (repaired by Raykent Lojistik)
Build date1994, 2016 (rebuild)
Total produced5
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICB'B'
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Bogies2
Wheel diameter1,000 mm (3 ft 3 in)
Length11,460 mm (37 ft 7.2 in)
Width3,000 mm (9 ft 10.1 in)
Height4,550 mm (14 ft 11.1 in)
Loco weight47 tonnes (46 long tons; 52 short tons)
Fuel capacity1,600 litres (350 imp gal; 420 US gal)
Prime mover4-stroke diesel
RPM:
 • RPM low idle600 (V-engine units)
1000 (inline engine units)
 • Maximum RPM1500 (V-engine units)
2100 (inline engine units)
Engine typeCummins (type varies by units)
AspirationNatural aspiration
CylindersInline 6 or V8
TransmissionVoith L4
Loco brakeBlock break, Parking pawl
Train brakesAir
Safety systemsDead man's switch, Hijack protection
Performance figures
Maximum speed70 km/h (43 mph)
Power outputvaries by unit
Career
OperatorsRaykent Lojistik
NumbersLDH70-001 – LDH70-004
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