MÁV Class V63

MÁV Class V63

MÁV Class V63

Type and origin Power type Electric locomotive Builder Ganz Build date 1974–1988 Total produced 56

Specifications UIC class Co'Co' Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ^1⁄2 in) standard gauge Length 19,540 mm (64 ft 1 in) Loco weight 116 t (114 long tons; 128 short tons) Electric system(s) 25 kV 50 Hz AC Traction motors 6 (DC) Train brakes Knorr brake (Disc brake), Rheostatic braking Safety systems EVM, ETCS

Performance figures Maximum speed 120 km/h (75 mph), 160 km/h (99 mph) (from number 138 to 156) Power output 3,600 kW (4,800 hp) Tractive effort 450 kN (100,000 lbf)

The MÁV Class V63 "Gigant" series are made by Ganz for MÁV to haul heavy freight and passenger trains with high tractive effort. This is the most powerful type of locomotive that have been made in Hungary.

History

The first and second prototype unit has been delivered in 1975 (V63 001, V63 002), both units used electrical equipment from Western Europe, the other units used Hungarian made equipment. The null-series (V63 003, V63 004, V63 005, V63 006, V63 007) have been delivered in 1980-1981. From 1984 the new units have been equipped with new bogies with better running performance licensed from Krupp. In total, 56 units have been delivered to MÁV, 51 units are still running.

In 1992 10 units got modified transmission, to be capable to reach 160 km/h (99 mph) speed.

In 2006, the V63 048, V63 138, V63 151 have been equipped with ETCS, for testing purposes.

References

• "Gigant Klub - GIGANT történet képekben" (in Hungarian). Retrieved 2008-09-11.