Locomotive 6305 & 6309
Bangladesh Railway Locomotive Class 6300 (BEB-22) is a class of broad-gauge (1,676 mm) diesel-electric locomotive of Bangladesh, operated by Bangladesh Railway. Total 12 locomotives of this class were manufactured by Bombardier in 1980. The class name stands for broad gauge (B), Diesel-electric (E), manufactured by Bombardier (B), engine with 22 * 100 hp (22) and numbered as 6301 - 6312.
Details[]
The model of these locomotives is MX-624. They have a power output of 2,200 hp. The wheel arrangement is Co'Co'. The serial number is M6117-1/-12. This locomotives contain 12 break cylinders in 12 wheels. 6 locomotives have already converted into air breaking system and CBC coupling.
Liveries[]
Class 6300 locomotives have the traditional green-yellow liveries.
Usage[]
Class 6300 locomotives proved to be a successful locomotive class, being used to haul both freight and passenger trains. Currently they are only used for freight trains.