Morocco Diesel Electric Shunter

Duty

Shunting Duties.

General Data

Wheel arrangement Bo-Bo.
Track gauge 1435 mm.
Maximum service speed 100 km/h.
Total Locomotive weight 88 tonnes.
Diesel engine site rating 1100 hp@ 1800 rpm.
Diesel engine type Cummins K.T.A. 38L.

Electrical Equipment

Main Alternator

Consists of a three-phase star-connected brushless alternator complete with a brushless exciter, both sharing a common rotor shaft which is connected to the crankshaft by a coupling disc. The alternator is flange mounted and supported at its outer end by a ball bearing.

Continuous rating 715 kW

Traction Motor

Four, axle hung nose suspended d.c. traction motors.
Continuous rating 157 kW

Control Equipment

Control cubicle situated centrally in the cab giving two driving positions.
Fuel saving electronically controlled engine speed and load regulation system.

 

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