Transnet Class 34-226 Hauling 49 Chrome Empties For Mutorashanga

ZimbabweRailways Zimbabwe GT26 Transnet Transnet Class 34-226 after briefly stopping at Gweru station for further clearance slowly makes its way onto the main. The 47 chrome wagons will continue further to KildonanMutorashanga for loading of chrome ore. The rear placed container will be forwarded to Bindura for Nickel. --------------------------------------------------- Uses of Chrome The chromium extracted from chromite is used in chrome plating and alloying for production of corrosion resistant superalloys nichrome and stainless steel. Chromium is used as a pigment for glass glazes and paint and as an oxidizing agent for tanning leather. It is also sometimes used as a gemstone. -------------------------------------------------- LOCOMOTIVE GENERAL PARTICULARS - GT26MC Max Starting Tractive Effort at 25 Adhesion 306 kN Actual Continuous Tractive Effort at 34 kmh 245 kN Dynamic Brake Effort Continuous at 22.8 kmh 188 kN Brakeforce 65 ratio 345 kPa 50.0 psi Max Running Speed 100 kmh Gross Power 2342 kw Tractive Power 2171 kw Total Mass of Locomotive 113.1 tonne Max Axle Load 18.85 tonne Fuel Capacity 6100 litres Bogies: 6 driven Axles Axleboxes Roller Bearings -------------------------------------------------- Copyright 2019 Zimbabwe Railways. All Rights Reserved. Thanks for watching! Dont forget to share this video like subscribe click that notification bell!,

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