ČD Class 242
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| ČSD Class S 499.02 ČD Class 242 | |
|---|---|
 242.260 in Bratislava | |
 CZE242  Slovakia | |
| Nicknames | Plecháč (Czech) |
| Delivered | 1975 1979 1981 |
| First run | 1975 |
The ČD Class 242 or ZSSK Class 242 (formerly known as ČSD Class S 499.02) is a single-system AC traction electric locomotive made by Škoda Works which is operated by České dráhy. It was made between 1975 and 1981. In terms of development, it is a reconstruction of Class 240 locomotives. It goes up to 75mph (120km).[1] It was made to operate on regional routes with a rake of 4-5 coaches like the Břeclav to Tišnov route.[2] There are 65 of these trains in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Railfaneurope.net". www.railfaneurope.net. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "Class 242 - gingespotting". gingespotting.smugmug.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ^ autor, Čeština: © Karel Furiš (2013-07-12), Čeština: Železniční stanice Tišnov, lokomotiva řady 242 v čele osobního vlaku.English: A ČD Class 242 departs from Tišnov train station (Czech Republic)., retrieved 2021-03-02