HŽ series 7221

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**7221 (was JZ 812)**
Power type	diesel
In comparison to German version, the Croatian version has JŽ-era grey livery and is slightly modified. (Disabled units in Karlovac, Croatia)
Builder	DUEWAG (Germany), GOŠA (Serbia)
Build date	1955
Total production	45
AAR wheel arr.	Bo'Bo'
Gauge	4 ft 8½ in (1,435 mm)
Top speed	90 km/h
Nicknames	"Šinobus"
Locale	Croatia

7221 series was a diesel motor railbus on Hrvatske Željeznice.

This series was used on branch lines with low traffic. This series was very economic. Unfortunately, it was (to today's standards) very uncomfortable. The motor was very loud, when running at higher speeds.

This series was conceived to be modular. It was possible to couple motor units and unpowered cars together, and drive them centrally as one train unit. This was used seldomly when there was demand on lines.

It is very similar and derives from the German "Schienenbus".

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Disabled unit for spare parts on Vinkovci "Ranžirni Kolodvor" in winter

Disabled unit for spare parts on Vinkovci "Ranžirni Kolodvor" on a warm day

There is also a special version of this vehicle existing. It is painted blue and is used as a track mesaure train. It is located in Zagreb, on "Ranžirni Kolodvor" and used occasionally to monitor track on branch lines.

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Predecessor company was: JŽ, which part of the rolling stock was also used in Croatia. Diesel locomotives: HŽ 2132 \| HŽ 2041 \| HŽ 2042 \| HŽ 2043 \| HŽ 2044 \| HŽ 2062 \| HŽ 2063 \| Electric locomotives: HŽ 1061 \| HŽ 1141 \| HŽ 1142 \| DMUs: HŽ 7121 \| HŽ 7122 \| HŽ 7123 \| EMUs: HŽ 6011 \| HŽ 6111 \| Withdrawn or not active: HŽ 1081 \| HŽ 1161 \| HŽ 2061 \| HŽ 2131 \| HŽ 2133 \| HŽ 2141 \| HŽ 7021 \| HŽ 7221 \| ES 64 F4 (rented) \| Curiose: JŽ Series 611 \| JŽ Series 813 \| JŽ Series 341 \| JŽ Series 361 \| JŽ Series 310/314 \| JŽ Series 312 \| Trains of Croatia at Commons