Locomotive 2317 with a passenger train
Bangladesh Railway Class 2300 is a class of meter-gauge diesel-electric locomotives of Bangladesh operated by Bangladesh Railway. Total 24 locomotives of this class entered the fleet of Bangladesh Railway in 1969-70. These 24 locomotives are used in both passenger and freight trains. 21 of them are currently in service.
Builder details[]
Class 2300 locos are manufactured by Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW), Canada. These 24 locos came to Bangladesh in a single phase.
Technical details[]
They are 1,400 hp locos. Their model is DL535A/RSD-30. Their wheel arrangement is Co-Co. The prime mover is 6-cylinder ALCO 251B-6. They have much similar specifications to Class 2400 and Class 2800 locos.
Classification and numbering[]
The class name or specification for class 2300 locos is "MEM-14". Here, M = Meter-gauge, E = Diesel-electric, M = MLW and 14 = 14 * 100 = 1400 hp. They are numbered from 2301 to 2324.
Usage[]
Class 2300 locos are used in both passenger and freight trains, mainly in passenger trains. Among the passenger trains, these locos are usually used in local and mail/express trains. Some inter-city trains like Karatoya Express are hauled by these locos.
Color[]
- Red with white stripes (no longer used)
- Blue-yellow
- Green-yellow
Maintenance[]
Class 2300 locos are maintained at Central Locomotive Workshop of Dinajpur and Diesel Shop of Dhaka.