SU45 is a Polish diesel locomotive. It had been made for universal use: heavy transport or passenger transport alike.

History

This locomotive is in fact a SP45 with a modified heating system – a steam boiler was replaced by an electric heating system. During 2010 4 locomotives were rebuilt to class ST45.

PKP class SU45

In 2020, the last locomotive for passenger use from national operators was retired, and the two remaining are in use of private companies.

PKP class SU45

Production

Nicknames

These locos used to be called by the following names: Fiat - because of the diesel engine licensed by Fiat Suka (eng. bitch) - from the two first letters of the code name

PKP class SU45

See also

Polish locomotives designation

External links

Modern Locos Gallery

Rail Service

Mikoleje

Chabówka Rail Museum

Co′Co′ locomotives

Diesel-electric locomotives of Poland

Railway locomotives introduced in 1970

Standard gauge locomotives of Poland