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Czechoslovak State Railways Tatra tower railcar
Tatra developed the vehicles, also known as “tower railcars”, to transition passenger transport on branch lines and narrow-gauge railways with low passenger density from steam to internal combustion engines. Designer ...
General
| Property | Czechoslovak State Railways Tatra tower railcar M 120.3 |
|---|---|
| Built | 1928-1930 |
| Manufacturers | Tatra Kopř, ivnice, Vagonka Tatra Studénka |
| Wheel arrangement | A1 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Czechoslovak State Railways Tatra tower railcar M 120.3 |
|---|---|
| Length | 9.20 m |
| Wheelbase | 4.22 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.22 m |
| Empty weight | 8.3 t |
| Service weight | 12.3 t |
| Adhesive weight | 6 t |
| Axle load | 6 t |
Power plant
| Property | Czechoslovak State Railways Tatra tower railcar M 120.3 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Tatra |
| Engine type | 6-cyl. petrol |
Power
| Property | Czechoslovak State Railways Tatra tower railcar M 120.3 |
|---|---|
| Power source | petrol-mechanic |
| Indicated power | 48 kW (65 PS) |
| Top speed | 55 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | Czechoslovak State Railways Tatra tower railcar M 120.3 |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.9 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 2.05 |
