HŽ series 7021

HŽ 7021 (ex JŽ 610)
File:HŽ 7021 series train.jpg Croatian 7021 series diesel motor unit
Manufacturer	Brissonneau et Lotz
Constructed	1970–1972
Number built	6 sets
Formation	5-car sets (M+P+PB+P+M)
Specifications
Maximum speed	120 km/h (75 mph)
Weight	233 tonnes (229 long tons; 257 short tons)
Prime mover(s)	MGO - BSHR
Engine type	V12 diesel
Cylinder count	12
Power output	2 × 680 kW (910 hp)
UIC classification	Bo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge

7021 series was a diesel motor unit on Croatian Railways (Croatian: hrvatske željeznice, HŽ).

This series was used for high quality service travel. It was arguably one of the most beautiful trains on JŽ/HŽ.

File:HŽ 7021 series train (01).jpg

Older photo of a 7021 in Zagreb

Their main use in Croatia was in Zagreb and Split. Some were even used around Osijek.

Technical details

This is a five-car DMU with two motorcars and three unpowered trailer cars. It uses diesel-electric power system. The possibility to couple and operate two connected DMUs driven from one cab also exists.

External links

• Photos of HŽ 7021