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FKB-405 > KOX-374
ex FKC-210 ex BCK-421 ex BX 54-82
Ikarus 280.47
1985
in service 1985 - 2014 (from 2015 at KNYKK Zrt.)
(From Wikipedia):
Rapeseed (Brassica napus), also known as rape, oilseed rape, rapa, rappi, rapaseed (and, in the case of one particular group of cultivars, canola), is a bright yellow flowering member of the family Brassicaceae (mustard or cabbage family). Brassica napus is cultivated mainly for its oil-rich seed, the third largest source of vegetable oil in the world. Rapeseed oil is used as diesel fuel, either as biodiesel, straight in heated fuel systems, or blended with petroleum distillates for powering motor vehicles
There are 42 locomotives in this class built by ADtranz Pafawag in Poland for the PKP but the deal fell through and they were purchased by FS in 2003 & 2004. Primarily intended for freight work, they also work EC passenger trains to Brennero.
E405.002 was acquired in 2004.
E405.002 at Bolzano prior to working train EC82 to München Hbf. on Monday, September 21st, 2009.