Indonesian Railways Class BB302

Class of Indonesian diesel-hydraulic locomotives

BB302 70 06 and BB302 70 01 at Pulu Brayan workshop, April 2022

Type and origin
Power type	Diesel-hydraulic
Builder	Henschel, West Germany
Model	DHG1000BB
Total produced	6

Specifications
Configuration:
• AAR	B-B
• UIC	B′B′
Gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Wheel diameter	904 mm (2 ft 11.6 in)
Minimum curve	80 m (87 yd 1 ft 6 in)
Wheelbase	2,200 mm (2 yd 1 ft 3 in)
Length:
• Over couplers	12,810 mm (14 yd 0 ft 0 in)
• Over body	11,200 mm (12 yd 0 ft 9 in)
Width	2,800 mm (3 yd 0 ft 2 in)
Height	3,690 mm (4 yd 0 ft 1 in)
Loco weight	44 t (43 long tons; 49 short tons) 40.9 t (40.3 long tons; 45.1 short tons) (empty)
Fuel capacity	1,700 L (370 imp gal; 450 US gal)
Lubricant cap.	110 L (24 imp gal; 29 US gal)
Coolant cap.	800 L (180 imp gal; 210 US gal)
Sandbox cap.	285 L (63 imp gal; 75 US gal)
Prime mover	MB 12V 493 TZ10B, Maybach Mercedes-Benz
Engine type	4 stroke, Turbocharger
Transmission	1 unit Type: Voith L520 ru2
Loco brake	Knorr VV 450/150-1 compressed air brakes, Parking brakes

Performance figures
Maximum speed	80 km/h (22 m/s)
Power output	900 hp (670 kW)
Tractive effort	9,240 kgf (90,600 N; 20,400 lbf)

Career
Operators	Kereta Api Indonesia
Locale	North Sumatra
First run	1970; 54 years ago (1970)

The BB302 is a class of diesel-hydraulic locomotives built by Henschel in West Germany for the Indonesian state railways (Perusahaan Negara Kereta Api, PNKA) and entered service in 1970. All BB302s were allocated to North Sumatra.

Design and description

The BB302 class has a length of 11,200 mm (12 yd 0 ft 9 in), width of 2,800 mm (3 yd 0 ft 2 in), and height of 3,690 mm (4 yd 0 ft 1 in). It weighs 44 tonnes (43 long tons; 49 short tons). Its maximum speed is 80 km/h (22 m/s). The class were originally powered by a Maybach Mercedes-Benz 12V 493 TZ10B diesel engine with 900 hp (670 kW); between 1998–2000, a midlife overhaul program was carried out on all units to increase its power output to 1,000 hp (750 kW) by replacing the original engine with an MTU engine. It has two bogies, with each bogie configured in a B′B′ axle arrangement, each of which has two drive shafts connected to each other. It is usually used as a mixed traffic locomotive, to pull passenger or freight trains, and also for shunting.^[1]

The BB302 class is part of the Henschel DHG1000BB series, which also includes the BB303 class. The BB302s are virtually identical to the later BB303 class, with the major difference being the weight, as the BB302s are slightly heavier than BB303s. Other differences include the control stand for the BB302 being located on the right-hand side of the cab. Early in its service, the BB302 also used spoked wheels, which were later replaced by the more common unspoked wheels.^[1]

History

The BB302 class locomotives are unique: there were 6 units, all of which only operated in North Sumatra. The BB302 class entered service in 1970; introduced to supplement the BB300 class as part of the railway dieselization program.^[1]

Over the years, the BB302s, together with its siblings, namely the Henschel-built BB303 and BB306 classes, were a mainstay of the railways in North Sumatra as a mixed traffic locomotive. Initially, the BB302s used the Maybach Mercedes Benz type MB 12V 493 TZ10B engine.^[1]

After 25 years of service, the class was rehabilitated with an engine conversion to the MTU engine.^[2] The rehabilitation was carried out between 1998–2000 (along with the BB303s in North Sumatra).

With the introduction of the BB203 and CC201 locomotives in North Sumatra, the BB302s were relegated to haul short to medium distance trains, and later relegated to shunting maneuvers.^[3] As of 2021, only 1 out of 6 BB302s are serviceable.^[4]

Allocations

BB302 70 01 is the only remaining BB302 locomotive at Medan depot which is painted in the PJKA's distinctive yellow-green livery. BB302 70 06 was declared unfit to haul trains, and was later relegated to shunting maneuvers at Pulu Brayan workshop, also painted in the PJKA's vintage livery. The rest of the class were declared unfit for service.^[3]

Gallery

BB302 70 01 in March 2019
BB302 70 04 hauling Sri Lelawangsa train in 2020
BB 302 70 05 in Tebing Tinggi station, August 2008
A group of retired BB302, BB303, and BB306 locomotives at Pulu Brayan workshop.

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "BB302: Ini Lokomotif Medan Bah!" [BB302: This is Medan's Locomotive!]. Majalah KA Edisi Khusus Tahun 2007: Album Lokomotif & KRL (Seri 1) (in Indonesian). Depok, West Java: PT Ilalang Sakti Komunikasi. February 2007. p. 25.
^ Hartono A.S. (October 2014). "Berkunjung ke Pabrik Lokomotif Henschell di Jerman" [Visit to the Henschell Locomotive Factory in Germany]. Majalah KA Edisi Oktober 2014: 7 Kereta Wisata Indonesia (in Indonesian). Depok, West Java: PT Ilalang Sakti Komunikasi. p. 36.
^ ^a ^b Grafik Perjalanan Kereta Api pada Jaringan Jalur Kereta Api Nasional di Sumatra Bagian Utara Tahun 2023 (PDF) (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Direktorat Jenderal Perkeretaapian. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
^ "Semakin Banyak Jenisnya, Lokomotif BB302 pun Jadi Vintage Livery". redigest.web.id (in Indonesian). 23 April 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2024.

External links

Media related to Indonesian BB302 class at Wikimedia Commons

[YouTube] BB302 Perintis Kesuksesan Henschel di Indonesia | Cerita Lama | Kereta Nostalgia

Kereta Api Indonesia locomotives and multiple units

Diesel locomotives

Diesel-mechanical	B100 (Bima Kunting 1) B101 (Pelita 1)
Diesel-electric	B200 Bima Kunting series BB200 BB201 BB202 BB203 BB204 CC200 CC201 CC202 CC203 CC204 CC205 CC206
Diesel-hydraulic	Kebo Kuning C300 C301 D300 D301 BB300 BB301 BB302 BB303 BB304 BB305 BB306 CC300 DD55