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| two of the 11 units (nmj.no) |
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| an HO scale model available from nmj.no |
To replace old switchers in the late 1970s NSB ordered 11 replacement tractors of a modern type from Gmeinder in Austria. SKD 224 units received a Cummins engine rated at 450 hp and with a service weight of 32 tonnes. The 224 was thus strong enough to be used for short freight train. The maximum speed in switching was 35 km/h and in line service 70 km/h. The total length is 8.8 metres and the wheelbase is 4 metres. Today SKD 224 units serve NSB, Cargonet and Jernbaneverket (the rail network).
Years built: 1978–1979
Road numbers: 224.213–224.223
Height: 4.05 metres
Driving wheel diameter: 1 metre
Motor: Cummins T 1150 L
Brake type: Mechanical
Starting tractive effort: 95 kN
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