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Raykent LDH125

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LDH 125
A navy-blueish locomotive with marine-ish topping depicted. Its registration reads 73 001-5. Buffer coupling and grabirons are visible in the sides. Driver cab is higher than long hood enabling two-way operation. There is a railcar painted in bright blue. Its window is open. Locomotive stays right by passenger platform and railcar in the track besides.
CFR 73, which is ancestor of LDH 125
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-hydraulic with two speed final drive
DesignerSulzer
Builderrefurbished by Raykent
Build date2008
Total produced5
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICB'B'
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Bogies2
Wheel diameter1,000 mm (3 ft 3 in)
Length13,700 mm (44 ft 11.4 in)
Width3,070 mm (10 ft 0.9 in)
Height4,650 mm (15 ft 3.1 in)
Loco weight47 tonnes (46 long tons; 52 short tons)
Fuel capacity3,000 litres (660 imp gal; 790 US gal)
Prime mover4-stroke diesel
RPM range  ​
 • RPM idle300 (Sulzer-engined)
1000 (Cummins-engined)
 • Maximum RPM750 (Sulzer-engined)
2100 (Cummins-engined)
Engine typeSulzer 6LDA28B
Cummins KTTA38 (LDH 125-408)
AspirationSupercharged, intercooled
Displacement27,500 cubic centimetres (1,680 cu in) per cylinder
CylindersInline 6
TransmissionVoith L6
Loco brakeAir
Train brakesAir
Safety systemsDead man's switch, Hijack protection
Performance figures
Maximum speed110 km/h (68 mph) (limited to 60km/h in low gear)
Power output1,250 metric horsepower (920 kW)
Career
OperatorsRaykent Lojistik
Numbersvarious
LocaleTurkey

LDH 125 is a road switcher used by Raykent Lojistik in Turkey. It is used in medium speed movements and heavy-duty switching. It closely resembles the CFR class 73.

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