OSE class A.451
class of 20 Greek diesel-electric locomotives
OSE class A-450, also known as 450άρα (450ara, "Big 450") or Καναδέζα (Kanadeza, "Canadian") is a series of diesel-electric locomotives used by TrainOSE. They were built and put into operation by OSE in 1973. Construction was made by Montreal Locomotive Works in Canada. Outwardly they look like the class A.501, with the basic difference that they are of lesser strength and have different appearance, before rebuilding, as in the elevated head-ons they housed the steam heating boiler. This allowed them to be used in passenger routes during the winter.
However, they have the same, manufacturers and power supply while being in the standard gauge. They run unilaterally, and have the ability to run coupled with another locomotive up to 2 units (Sometimes it can also be an A.501 class locomotive). In total, 20 such locomotives were received. They feature a 12-cylinder ALCO 251 engine that delivers 2,700 hp (2,000 kW) at 1100 rpm with supercharger and combined power of 1,985 kW (2,662 hp). From the manufacturing factory they developed a maximum speed of 149 km / h and today they reach speeds of up to 120/150 kilometers per hour.
Route
A.451 class locomotives serve large freight trains.
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