TCDD DE24000
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| Power type | Diesel-electric |
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| Designer | Matériel de Traction Electrique |
| Builder | Tülomsaş  TUR |
| Build date | 1970-84 |
| Total production | 418 |
| UIC classification | Co'Co' |
| AAR wheel arr. | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8½ in) |
| Wheel diameter | 1100 mm |
| Total weight | 113 t |
| Fuel capacity | 4,960 l |
| Engine type | Pielstick 16PA4V185 |
| Top speed | 119 km/h |
| Power output | 1,760 kW |
| Tractive effort | 394 kN |
| Locomotive brakes | Straight air |
| Train brakes | 26-L air |
| Career | Turkish State Railways |
| Number(s) | DE24001 - DE24418 |
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TCDD DE 24000 are a type of diesel locomotive built for operations on Turkish State Railways by Tülomsaş. A total of 218 units were built between 1970-84 on license from Matériel de Traction Electrique of France. The DE 24000 formed the backbone of the dieselisation of the Turkish railways during the 1970s.
In addition to MTE, diesel parts were supplied by Chantiers de l'Atlantique, electric parts from Jeumont-Schneider and mechanical parts from Forges et Ateliers du Creusot
[edit] History
During the 1970s the Turkish State Railways decided to replace their 800 steam locomotives with diesel. This quite delayed task required the delivery of more than 400 diesel units. On February 15, 1968 TCDD and MTE signed an agreement for delivery of the DE 24000 along with the delivery of the smaller DE18000. But to be able to build up domestic competence on diesel engines, it was decided that the production would be done by Tülomsaş of Turkey.
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