Bangladesh Railway Class 2600

Bangladesh Railway Class 2600
2605 with oil tanker at Dhaka Cantonment rail Station
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
DesignerElectro Motive Division
BuilderGeneral Motors Diesel
Order numberC466
Serial numberA4729–A4744
ModelGT18LA-2
Build date1988
Total produced16
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UIC(A1A)(A1A)
WheelbaseA1A-A1A
Loco weight72 ton
Performance figures
Maximum speed107 km/h (66 mph)
Power output1500 hp
Career
OperatorsBangladesh Railway
Numbers2601–2616

Bangladesh Railway Class 2600 is one of the most frequently used meter-gauge diesel electric locomotive classes of Bangladesh Railway. It is considered one of the strongest and most reliable locomotive classes among the fleet of Bangladesh Railway. These locomotives have been in service since 1988. Currently, Bangladesh Railway has a total of 16 locomotives of this class. These 16 locomotives are being used in both passenger services and freight services. All of them are in good condition.