TCDD DH3600 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids DH3600 |
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| Power type | Diesel-hydraulic |
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| Designer | Maschinenbau Kiel |
| Builder | Tüvasaş |
| Build date | 1968– |
| Total production | 24 |
| UIC classification | C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
| Length | 9.2 m (30 ft 2 in) |
| Locomotive weight | 32.5 tonnes (32.0 long tons; 35.8 short tons) |
| Power output | 260 kW (350 hp) (13 units) 330 kW (440 hp) (11 units) |
The TCDD DH3600 is a special type of train engine. It's a diesel-hydraulic locomotive that was built to help move other trains around. These engines were used by the Turkish State Railways.
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What is the DH3600 Locomotive?
The DH3600 is a powerful train engine. It uses a diesel engine to create power. This power is then sent to the wheels using a special hydraulic system. This is similar to how some cars use fluid to help them change gears.
What Does "Diesel-Hydraulic" Mean?
A diesel-hydraulic locomotive uses a diesel engine as its main power source. Instead of using electric motors or direct mechanical gears, it uses a system of oil and pumps. This hydraulic system helps transfer the engine's power to the train's wheels. It makes the locomotive strong and good at pulling heavy loads.
What is "Shunting"?
The DH3600 locomotives were built for "shunting" operations. Shunting means moving train cars or engines around a railway yard. It's like organizing toys in a playroom. These locomotives help put train cars together to form a new train. They also move cars to different tracks for loading or unloading.
Who Built These Locomotives?
A total of 38 DH3600 locomotives were made. They were built by a company called Tüvasaş in Turkey. Tüvasaş built them under a special agreement. This agreement was with a German company named Maschinenbau Kiel (MaK). MaK designed the locomotives, and Tüvasaş built them.
Engine Upgrades
Over time, these locomotives got an upgrade. In the years 1980 and 1981, their engines were changed. They were given new, more powerful Cummins Diesel KT1150L engines. This made the DH3600 shunters even better at their job.
