Bangladesh Railway Class 3300
Bangladesh Railway Class 3300 is a class of metre-gauge diesel-hydraulic locomotive in Bangladesh, operated by Bangladesh Railway. They are the second metre-gauge diesel-hydraulic locomotives of Bangladesh.
Details
In 1980, Bangladesh Railway purchased diesel-hydraulic locomotives units built on the DHM–12 platform developed by Ganz-MÁVAG, Budapest, Hungary. A total of 80 such locomotives were procured during 1980–1982, of which 60 were for metre-gauge lines. From these, 38 units were designated as Class 3200.[1]
Classification and numbering
The number-series/class of these locomotives is 3300. The locomotives were numbered from 3301 to 3338. The class-name/specification of the locos is MHZ-8, where M = Metre-Gauge, H = Diesel-Hydraulic, Z = Ganz-MÁVAG, and 8 = 8×100 hp = 800 hp.
Service & Operations
The locomotives were primarily intended for lighter mainline duties and heavy yard/shunting work. They filled the operational gap between the lower-powered 500 hp Class 3200 and the more modern MG diesel-electric fleet that arrived later. Currently, some of them are in service.
Preservation
Only two locomotives of the Bangladesh Railway Class 3300 are confirmed to be preserved:
| Class | Fleet Number | Current Location | Builder | Transmission | Gauge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHZ-8 | 3309 | Central Locomotive Workshop, Parbatipur, Dinajpur | Ganz-MÁVAG, Budapest, Hungary | Diesel-hydraulic | Metre gauge 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) |
| MHZ-8 | 3332 | Saidpur Works, Nilphamari | Ganz-MÁVAG, Budapest, Hungary | Diesel-hydraulic | Metre gauge 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) |
Notes: Both locomotives are preserved in workshops and are not in regular revenue service. They are primarily maintained for static display, training, or potential light shunting purposes.
References
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