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number of different types of self propelled railcars have been used in
Vietnam over the years. This page will attempt to record some
information about each type.![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Locomotive
Classifications Steam Locomotives generally used the traditional
French classification system. A steam locomotive with a 2-8-2 wheel
arrangement is classified as 141 class, a locomotive with 4-6-2
wheel arrangement is classified as 231 class etc. To differentiate
between different locomotives with the same wheel arrangement, the
initial road number was added, e.g. 231-400 and 231-500. Some northern
locomotives of Chinese origin were also known by their Chinese
classification. e.g. 141 also known as ZL.
Diesel locomotives have a completely dfferent clasification system. All diesel classes start with the letter 'D' (for diesel or possibly dau may for engine?) then a number which I believe is related to the locomotives power output. The third character defines Electric' (E) or hydraulic (H). e.g. D5H class = Diesel + 500 hp + hydraulic. Before 1975 in the south diesels used the French system , e.g. BB for Bo-Bo type locomotive then the initial road number. e.g. BB901 class. In the North there appears to have been a mixture of different systems. There is also a semi-official system where locomotives are classified by their country of origin. e.g D5H is also known as 'Ừc' (Australian). |
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