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Austrian Federal Railways (BBÖ) VT 42
The VT 42 was a diesel railcar developed from the VT 41 and also built by Simmering-Graz-Pauker. With a top speed of 110 instead of 80 km/h, it was designed for longer-distance trains. It was longer and heavier and ha...
General
| Property | Austrian Federal Railways (BBÖ) VT 42 prototypes |
|---|---|
| Built | 1935-1936 |
| Manufacturers | SGP |
| Wheel arrangement | 1A-A1 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Austrian Federal Railways (BBÖ) VT 42 prototypes |
|---|---|
| Length | 22.44 m |
| Wheelbase | 19.10 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.60 m |
| Service weight | 59.1 t |
| Adhesive weight | 30.6 t |
| Axle load | 15.3 t |
Power plant
| Property | Austrian Federal Railways (BBÖ) VT 42 prototypes |
|---|---|
| Engine | SGP R8 |
| Engine type | 2x 8-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | Austrian Federal Railways (BBÖ) VT 42 prototypes |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 308 kW (419 PS) |
| Top speed | 110 km/h |
| Starting effort | 50.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Austrian Federal Railways (BBÖ) VT 42 prototypes |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 6.00 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.2 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.93 |
