SJ T44
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| T44 | |
|---|---|
Statens Järnvägar | |
| Numbers | 259–283, 314–323, 329–416 |
| Disposition | in service |
T44 is a
Inlandsbanan AB
.
History
Though mainly used for shunting and freight hauling, T44 class members have occasionally been used to haul passenger trains. In the 1970s they were used on the unelectrified Borlänge-Mora line, and in 1990s on the Inland Line. Compared to the predecessor T43 class, the T44 is more powerful and has a modernized drivers cab, with better noise insulation, though there are many similarities between the models. In appearance the T44 is somewhat more square than the predecessors. Up to three T44s can run in multiple units.
In 1993, SJ T44 276 was sold to the NSB for use as a shunter on the
four-stroke engines from MTU (type 12V 4000 R43).[1] The renovation is expected to extend the life-time with 15–20 years.[2]
The first rebuilt units were delivered in 2009 and are called Td.
Gallery
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The only T44 at the service of Israel Railways -
Green Cargo Td in Boden, Sweden
References
- ^ MTU repowers Green Cargo T44 locos www.mtu-online.com
- ^ Pressmeddelande från Green Cargo www.greencargo.com Archived December 22, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to SJ T44.
- Järnväg.net entry on T44 (in Swedish)
- Norsk Jernbaneklubb entry on Di 7 (in Norwegian)
- Jernbane.net entry on T44 SJ - Green Cargo (in Norwegian)
- Jernbane.net entry on Di 7 (in Norwegian)