History

The SP42 is in fact the same locomotive as SM42, but modified for passenger transport. The modification was carried out by adding a heating system for passenger cars on the locomotive. Withdrawal of this class started in '90s, some of them was rebuilt into SU42 class (electrical heating instead of steam). SP42 class were totally withdrawn from PKP's service in year 2008. The last one (number 007 from depot Skarżysko Kamienna) made its special run with Bhp class double deckers from Skarżysko to Tomaszów Mazowiecki.

Nicknames

This loco used to be called the following names:

• Łajka
• Kociołek (eng. boiler) - because of the steam heating system
• Zebra
  Zebra
  Zebras are several species of African equids united by their distinctive black and white stripes. Their stripes come in different patterns unique to each individual. They are generally social animals that live in small harems to large herds...
  
  - from the painting
• Wibrator (eng. Vibrator
  Vibrator (mechanical)
  A vibrator is a mechanical device to generate vibrations. The vibration is often generated by an electric motor with an unbalanced mass on its driveshaft.There are many different types of vibrator...
  
  ) - from vibrations produced by the engine
• Eleska - from the factory number: Ls800
• Fablok - from the name of the producer

Resources

• Modern Locos Gallery
• Rail Service
• Mikoleje
• Chabówka Rail Museum