Israel Railways JT 42CW
| Industry | Locomotive manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Valencia , Spain |
| Products | Diesel-electric locomotives (JT 42CW series) |
The JT 42CW series consists of six-axle Co'Co' diesel-electric freight locomotives constructed by Alstom at their Meinfesa facility in Valencia, Spain, during the late 1990s specifically for Israel Railways.
Description
These locomotives belong to the Prima family and were manufactured at Alstom's Valencia factory in partnership with GM-EMD. They incorporate EMD traction systems along with an EMD 710 prime mover. The order was placed in 1996, with the units commencing operation by 1998.
While primarily intended for freight transport, the locomotives have occasionally been deployed for passenger duties due to a shortage of available units. Their design specifications include hauling phosphate cargo from the Dead Sea region to Mediterranean harbors, managing loads up to on gradients ranging between 1.5% and 2%.
See also
- Israel Railways JT 42BW, a similar model designed for passenger service from the same manufacturer