NSB Di 8

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NSB Di 8
NSB Di 8
Power type Diesel
Builder Siemens AG
Build date 1966 – 1997
UIC classification Bo-Bo
Length 17.4 m (57 ftin)
Total weight 82 t
Top speed 120 km/h
Career CargoNet
Number in class 20
Number 8 701 – 8 720
Disposition in service

The NSB Di 8 is a diesel locomotive used by Norwegian railway company CargoNet to pull light freight trains. The single cab, placed slightly off center, makes them usable for some shunting as well. The 20 engines were built between 1996 and 1997 by Siemens. They are numbered 8 701 to 8 720. The Di 8 has had some reliability problems with engine and electric malfunctions.

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