Indonesian Railways Class BB302 explained

Powertype:Diesel-hydraulic
Builder:Henschel, West Germany
Buildmodel:DHG1000BB
Totalproduction:6
Aarwheels:B-B
Uicclass:B′B′
Wheeldiameter:904lk=onNaNlk=on
Minimumcurve:80lk=onNaNlk=on
Wheelbase:2200lk=onNaNlk=on
Body:11200lk=onNaNlk=on
Over Couplers:12810lk=onNaNlk=on
Width:2800lk=onNaNlk=on
Height:3690lk=onNaNlk=on
Fuelcap:1700l
Lubecap:110l
Coolantcap:800l
Sandcap:285l
Primemover:MB 12V 493 TZ10B, Maybach Mercedes-Benz
Enginetype:4 stroke, Turbocharger
Transmission:1 unit
Type: Voith L520 ru2
Locobrakes:Knorr VV 450/150-1 compressed air brakes, Parking brakes
Poweroutput:900hp
Tractiveeffort:9240kgf
Locale:North Sumatra
Locoweight:44t
40.9t (empty)
Maxspeed:80km/h
Operator:Kereta Api Indonesia

The BB302 is a class of diesel-hydraulic locomotives built by Henschel in West Germany for the Indonesian state railways (Perusahaan Negara Kereta Api, PNKA) and entered service in 1970. All BB302s were allocated to North Sumatra.

Design and description

The BB302 class has a length of 11200lk=onNaNlk=on, width of 2800lk=onNaNlk=on, and height of 3690lk=onNaNlk=on. It weighs 44t. Its maximum speed is 80km/h. The class were originally powered by a Maybach Mercedes-Benz 12V 493 TZ10B diesel engine with 900hp; between 1998–2000, a midlife overhaul program was carried out on all units to increase its power output to 1000hp by replacing the original engine with an MTU engine. It has two bogies configured in a B′B′ axle arrangement, each of which has two drive shafts connected to each other. It is usually used as a mixed traffic locomotive, to pull passenger or freight trains, and also for shunting.[1]

The BB302 class is part of the Henschel DHG1000BB series, which also includes the BB303 class. The BB302s are virtually identical to the later BB303 class, with the major difference being the weight, as the BB302s are slightly heavier than BB303s. Other differences include the control stand for the BB302 being located on the right-hand side of the cab. Early in its service, the BB302 also used spoked wheels, which were later replaced by the more common unspoked wheels.[1]

History

The BB302 class locomotives are unique: there were 6 units, all of which only operated in North Sumatra. The BB302 class entered service in 1970; introduced to supplement the BB300 class as part of the railway dieselization program.[1]

Over the years, the BB302s, together with its siblings, namely the Henschel-built BB303 and BB306 classes, were a mainstay of the railways in North Sumatra as a mixed traffic locomotive. Initially, the BB302s used the Maybach Mercedes Benz type MB 12V 493 TZ10B engine.[1]

After 25 years of service, the class was rehabilitated with an engine conversion to the MTU engine.[2] The rehabilitation was carried out between 1998–2000 (along with the BB303s in North Sumatra).

With the introduction of the BB203 and CC201 locomotives in North Sumatra, the BB302s were relegated to haul short to medium distance trains, and later relegated to shunting maneuvers.[3] As of 2021, only 2 out of 6 BB302s are serviceable.[4]

Allocations

BB302 70 01 is the only remaining BB302 locomotive at Medan depot which is painted in the PJKA's distinctive yellow-green livery. BB302 70 06 was declared unfit to haul trains, and was later relegated to shunting maneuvers at Pulu Brayan workshop, also painted in the PJKA's vintage livery. The rest of the class were declared unfit for service.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. February 2007 . BB302: Ini Lokomotif Medan Bah! . BB302: This is Medan's Locomotive! . ID . Majalah KA Edisi Khusus Tahun 2007: Album Lokomotif & KRL (Seri 1) . Depok, West Java . PT Ilalang Sakti Komunikasi . 25.
  2. Hartono A.S. . October 2014 . Berkunjung ke Pabrik Lokomotif Henschell di Jerman . Visit to the Henschell Locomotive Factory in Germany . ID . Majalah KA Edisi Oktober 2014: 7 Kereta Wisata Indonesia . Depok, West Java . PT Ilalang Sakti Komunikasi . 36.
  3. Book: Grafik Perjalanan Kereta Api pada Jaringan Jalur Kereta Api Nasional di Sumatra Bagian Utara Tahun 2023. 14 April 2023. 30 March 2024. Direktorat Jenderal Perkeretaapian. Jakarta. ID.
  4. Web site: Semakin Banyak Jenisnya, Lokomotif BB302 pun Jadi Vintage Livery . redigest.web.id . 23 April 2022 . 30 March 2024 . ID.