MÁV V43 class, Electric locomotive class in District III, Budapest, Hungary.
The MÁV V43 class consists of electric locomotives manufactured between 1963 and 1982, with 379 units built to modernize Hungary's railway system for freight and passenger services across the national network.
Production began in 1963 with initial units constructed in Essen, Germany, while subsequent locomotives were manufactured under license in Budapest by Ganz-MÁVAG, marking a significant period of railway modernization in Hungary.
These locomotives represent a notable achievement in Hungarian railway engineering and remain subjects of interest among railway enthusiasts, photographers, and historians who document their operational legacy and technical features throughout the decades.
The V43 class locomotives measure approximately 52 feet (15.7 meters) in length, weigh about 88 short tons (80 metric tons), and operate at speeds up to 81 mph (130 km/h) on the standard gauge network.
Inspired by French SNCF BB 9400 series design, the V43 locomotives have served reliably for over 60 years through extensive maintenance practices developed specifically by Hungarian railway depots to extend their operational lifespan.
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