CFR type EDK 1000/2 rail crane in Constanta yard.

EDK 1000 type cranes are used for heavy loads lifting. They have a lifting force of 125 tons
and are used in rapid intervention trains. A full train consists of the crane and 7 other cars.
There is a special 4-axeled platform car designed to carry the two counterweights and to support
the boom and hook. Each counterweight has 26 tons and the total counterweight load is 58 tons.
An unusual feature is that the crane and boom supporting car can both travel selfproppeled at 
speeds up to 6 km/h. To achieve this, the platform car has two special gearings (one on each bogie) coupled 
to an electric motor.

Photo and scan by: Andrei Berinde (fbvro@xnet.ro)