Lyd2
Lyd2 are three diesels on the WHHR. Further details can be found here [1]
Built at "23rd August Locomotive Works" also known as Faur[2], Bucharest, Romania, for Poland State Railways (PKP).
Lyd2 is one of PKP's Post war locomotive classifications, the letters translate as follows:
| Value | Possible Options |
|---|---|
| L | L - motor locomotives |
| y | wheel arrangement y - 3 axle (0-6-0) x - 4 axle (Bo-Bo or B'-B' or D' or 0-8-0) |
| d | d - diesel engine c - Petrol (gasoline) engine |
| 2 | 1 - Mechanical Transmission 2 - Hydraulic Transmission |
Manufactured in Romania, these locomotives are essentially of German design and were constructed under licence. The Maybach designed engine can thus be said to enjoy an excellent pedigree.
The hydraulic transmission with jackshaft drive to the coupled wheels gives these locomotives a more reassuringly traditional look than that of many other Diesels.