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10 diesel loco. for Turkey contracted

10 diesel loco. for Turkey contracted

Write: Alden [2011-05-20]
A few days ago, LORIC Import & Export Corp., Ltd. received down payment from Turkey Steel Company, which mean the contract of supply 10 diesel-electric locomotives for Turkey come into force. CNR Dalian Locomotive & Rolling Stock Co., Ltd. is manufacturer.
In march 2004, Turkey Steel Company called for tender of diesel-electric locomotives in an international competitive bidding. After getting information, LORIC organize CNR Dalian company joined the bidding at once. There are six companies from India, British, Germany and America took part in the bidding.
During one year technical clarification, Turk come to factory many times to inspection and discussion. They finally sent the order to LORIC Import & Export Corp., Ltd.
The main specification are as follow:
Track gauge: 1435mm
Wheel arrangement: Bo-Bo
Axle load: 20t
Total weight 80t
Max. speed: 35km/h
Diesel engine: CAT3508
Brake system: WEBTEC 26-L