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Hungarian State Railways series V60
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Hungary | 1932
3 produced
V60 003 on display in Budapest
V60 003 on display in Budapest
B.Zsolt

After testing the V50 with the rod drive according to the Kandó system, the first production locomotives were introduced in 1932 on the 16.000 Volts and 50 Hertz electrified Budapest-Hegyeshalom line. They were divided into one type for passenger and express trains and one type for freight trains. The freight variant was the V60 shown here with six driving axles in a single frame.

All axles had some lateral play, but the first and third, and the fourth an sixth axles were connected by levers which provided more guidance. A single three-phase motor with a diameter of three meters provided the power. It had a continuous output of 2,200 hp with a maximum of 3,500 hp. By changing poles, constant speeds of 17, 34, 52 and 68 km/h were possible. As with the V50, starting and changing between the steps was controlled by a liquid rheostat.

Only three V60 were built, compared to 29 V40. They were used in regular freight service, but after some years the costs for the maintenance of the drive train rose. With the conversion of the Hungarian network to 25.000 Volts and 50 Hertz in the 1960s, the service life of the Kandó locomotives ended. Only V60.003 was preserved and can be found in the Railway History Park in Budapest.

General
Built1932
ManufacturerGanz
Wheel arr.0-12-0
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length44 ft 6 1/4 in
Wheelbase25 ft 8 11/16 in
Rigid wheelbase0 ft 0 in
Service weight206,793 lbs
Adhesive weight206,793 lbs
Axle load39,242 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - AC
Electric system15,000 V 50 Hz
Hourly power3,452 hp (2,574 kW)
Continuous power2,170 hp (1,618 kW)
Top speed42 mph
Starting effort23,830 lbf
Calculated Values
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freight
Kandó system
last changed: 01/2026
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