Light shunter Z67 630
Z67 is a light shunter that runs fossil-free on Ecopar Bio 100. A light shunter is a type of locomotive that is used for shunting and has a maximum power of about 300 hp.
In the mid-1950s, SJ purchased three light shunter models called Z61 (Kockums), Z62 (Hägglunds & söner) and Z63 (Nohab). In the late 1970s, SJ decided to give these three models the same designation, Z67, and to modernise all 31 of these with the same engine, diesel-hydraulic transmission and power, even if the actual appearance differed.
During its time with SJ, the locomotive was primarily used in northern Sweden, and many ended up with the national rail administration, Banverket. Z62 375 was rebuilt by Gmiender in 1978 and renamed Z67 630. The light shunter is used for our operations in Ängelholm, and the colour and marking it had in the 1980s has been restored.
Explanation
Z67 630 is a designation (class) which means:
- Z means locomotive (approx. 300 hp)
- 67 is the model number within the Z family
- 630 is the locomotive's individual number
Manufactured
Hägglunds & Söner, 1958
Length
9.2 metres
Weight
32 tonnes
Engine power
365 hp, engine Cummins KT1150L
Maximum permitted speed
60 km/h