Multi-system locomotive type MS-48

The MS-48 is a robust four-axle locomotive for shunting- and work train operations, especially on metro networks and narrow-gauge railways.
Configurable with an empty weight of 36 – 64 tons, this locomotive ideally combines high tractive effort with the advantages of lightweight construction.
This allows for versatile use, particularly by operators with demanding requirements for their rolling stock, caused by infrastructure.
A modern vehicle control system enables controlled slow-speed operation, and electrodynamic braking down to 0 km/h is also possible.
Thanks to the MS-48's design as a center-cab locomotive with low hoods, the driver has an excellent visibility in both driving directions, which offers significant advantages, especially during shunting and work train operations with frequent changes of direction.
At the operator's request—and subject to technical implementation capabilities—ENSYTEC can install components and system assemblies provided by the operator during the production of the MS-48.
This enables both the continued use of components and systems that are still serviceable and cost-effective spare parts management, thanks to parts commonality with existing vehicles.

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Technical Specifications

The modular design allows for individual selection of the drive technology. The type of power supply can be selected according to the existing infrastructure and the required operating profile – diesel gensets, traction batteries, pantographs for catenary operation, pantographs for third rail of metro networks, as well as combinations out of these options (“hybrid“ locomotive) are available. The locomotive structure is designed according to DIN EN 12663 with a compressive force of 2000 kN on buffer level, or according to BOStrab with a compressive force of 1200 kN on central coupler level. For coupling with other vehicles, the MS-48 can be equipped with the usual push- and-pull-devices.

Feature	Value
Length over coupler faces	approxx 15.000 mm*
Width	approx. 2.700 mm *
Height	approx. 3.600 mm * (without roof pantograph)
Track gauge	914 mm – 1.435 mm
Total weight	36 t – 64 t *
Axle formula	Bo’Bo‘
Power at wheel	540 kW – 800 kW *
Top speed	40 – 65 km/h*
Towing speed	100 km/h
Starting traction effort	ca. 120 – 210 kN*
Power supply	a) Diesel genset, b) Traction battery, c) Catenary, d) Third rail, Combinations out of a) – d): “Hybrid“
Driveline	Traction converters and AC traction motors
Push-and-pull-device	a) Side buffers with central drawhook, b) Central buffer with side drawhooks, c) Shunting coupler type RK900, d) Automatic coupler, e.g. type Scharfenberg, e) AAR-coupler, Combinations out of a) – e)
*) other values on request

Multi-system locomotive type MS-48

Technical Specifications

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