Bangladesh Railway Class 2300

Bangladesh Railway Class 2300 is a class of meter-gauge diesel-electric locomotive in Bangladesh, operated by Bangladesh Railway.

Bangladesh Railway Class 2300
Locomotive 2317 with passenger train
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
DesignerALCo
BuilderMontreal Locomotive Works
ModelDL535/RSD-30
Total produced24
Specifications
Configuration:
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Gauge1,000 mm
BogiesALCO Asymmetric cast frame trimount
Wheel diameter965 mm
Length15.60 m
Width2,730 mm
Height3,635 mm
Axle load12 tonnes
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel capacity3000 liter
Prime moverAlco 251B-6
Engine typeFour-stroke diesel engine
TransmissionDiesel-electric
CouplersNorwegian coupling
Performance figures
Maximum speed96 km/h
Career
OperatorsBangladesh Railway
ClassMEM-14
Numbers2301-2324
Disposition21 active

Details

Class 2300 locomotives are DL-535 RSD-30 model locomotives manufactured within 1969-70[1][2] by Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW).[3] They weigh 72 tonnes and have a power output of 1,400 hp (1,044 kW). A similar model was also imported by India as class YDM-4. The prime mover is Alco 251B-6.[4] Total 24 locomotives were made numbered as 2301-2324.[5] They have similar specifications to Class 2400 and Class 2800 locomotives.

Classification and numbering

These locomotives are classified as 'MEM-14', where M = Meter-gauge, E = Diesel-electric, M = MLW and 14 = 14×100 hp = 1,400 hp. Total 24 locomotives are numbered from 2301 to 2324.

Usage

Class 2300 locomotives are heavily used for passenger trains. Initially they used to pull premium trains but due to age, they are used on short and long distant commuter trains and local trains. These locos are basically not used for freight trains.

Maintenance

Class 2300 locomotives are based and maintained in Dhaka and Lalmonirhat rail division.

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References
  1. "List of locomotives built by Alco and its licencees, ordere" (PDF). sce3c0752b973ab3f.jimcontent.com.
  2. "Analysis of Problems" (PDF). Bangladesh Railway.
  3. "DL535A — Trainspo". trainspo.com. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  4. "[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Locomotives -- Specific classes : Meter Gauge & Narrow Gauge Diesel". www.irfca.org. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  5. "Locomotive database - 1435mm.net". www.1435mm.net. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
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