AD43C
Encyclopedia
The AD43C is a type of mainline 6 axle Co'Co' diesel locomotive designed by Alstom
and used by the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways
(RAI). It was in production from 2000. Delivery started in 2002.
. The first 20 units were to be manufactured at Alstom's factory in Belfort
, France, the remainder at Wagon Pars
in Iran. After production of an initial batch by Ruston the remaining engines were to be built by DESA
in Iran under a technology transfer agreement.
engine with a power at rail of 2880 kW.
Three variants were produced, a passenger version with a 150 km/h top speed and 20.5 tonne axle load, and two freight versions with a 110 km/h top speed and either a 20.5t or 23t axle load.
Alstom
Alstom is a large multinational conglomerate which holds interests in the power generation and transport markets. According to the company website, in the years 2010-2011 Alstom had annual sales of over €20.9 billion, and employed more than 85,000 people in 70 countries. Alstom's headquarters are...
and used by the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways
Islamic Republic of Iran Railways
The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways is the national state-owned railway system of Iran. is an associate of the IR and manages its passenger trains including international trains between Tehran and Istanbul and Tehran and Damascus...
(RAI). It was in production from 2000. Delivery started in 2002.
Background
In 1998 GEC Alstom won an order valued at $125 million (later valued at €192 million) for the supply of 100 mixed use locomotives for Islamic Republic of Iran RailwaysIslamic Republic of Iran Railways
The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways is the national state-owned railway system of Iran. is an associate of the IR and manages its passenger trains including international trains between Tehran and Istanbul and Tehran and Damascus...
. The first 20 units were to be manufactured at Alstom's factory in Belfort
Belfort
Belfort is a commune in the Territoire de Belfort department in Franche-Comté in northeastern France and is the prefecture of the department. It is located on the Savoureuse, on the strategically important natural route between the Rhine and the Rhône – the Belfort Gap or Burgundian Gate .-...
, France, the remainder at Wagon Pars
Wagon Pars
Wagon Pars is an Iranian train manufacturing company established in 1974, in Arak, Iran.Products include locomotives, trains, metros, freight and fuel wagons, and equipment for passenger boarding of aircraft.-History:...
in Iran. After production of an initial batch by Ruston the remaining engines were to be built by DESA
Desa diesel
The Iran Heavy Diesel Manufacturing Company was established in 1991 to manufacture heavy diesel engines from 200 to 3500 KW for railway, marine and Power generation purposes.-History:...
in Iran under a technology transfer agreement.
Design
The locomotives are a 6-axle Co'Co' twin cab design, incorporating a RK 215RK 215
The MAN RK 215 is a line of diesel engines built by MAN . The RK 215 series is a large four-stroke diesel engine that has a 11 liter displacement per cylinder.RK215 diesel engines have also been manufactured in Iran by DESA diesel,...
engine with a power at rail of 2880 kW.
Three variants were produced, a passenger version with a 150 km/h top speed and 20.5 tonne axle load, and two freight versions with a 110 km/h top speed and either a 20.5t or 23t axle load.
External links
Images- RAI locomotives railfaneurope.net