1981

17x units are built for the Romanian State Railways (CFR) and 22x for industrial companies from 1981 onwards.

Technical details:
- ALCO diesel engine
- axle formula: Co'Co'
- power: 1521 hp (1119 kW)
- tractive effort: 249 kN
- max. speed: 100 km/h

Due to its "qualities", the locomotive is nicknamed "Mula" ("Mulă" in the Transylvanian dialect means a lazy and stupid woman).
 

Sources: http://www.railfaneurope.net/list/romania/romania_cfr)_del.html), http://www.railfaneurope.net/list/romania/romania_cfr_del.html

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