SJ T43

The SJ Class T43 is a Swedish diesel-electric locomotive originally operated by Swedish State Railways (Swedish: Statens Järnvägar, SJ) and later other companies. It was built by Nykvist & Holm (NOHAB) in 1961–1963, and equipped with Electro-Motive Diesel engines. Eight of the locomotives are equipped with GM's multiple unit capability and be operated with up to three other GM locomotives. They remain in service as shunters for private railway companies.

T43
A Banverket T43 in Sandviken 2010
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderNOHAB
Build date1961-1963
Total produced50
Specifications
Configuration:
  UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Wheel diameter1,015 mm (39.96 in)
Length14,240 mm (46 ft 8+58 in)
Loco weight72 t (71 long tons; 79 short tons) tare weight
Prime moverEMD 12-567C
Performance figures
Maximum speed90 km/h (56 mph)
Power output1,065 kW (1,428 hp)
Tractive effort210 kN (47,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsStatens Järnvägar
Numbers209 - 258
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