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ČKD Class 753 (Brejlovec)

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description ČKD Class 753 (Brejlovec) Overview

The ČKD Class 753, affectionately nicknamed "Brejlovec" (the goggle-wearer), is a line of Czechoslovak diesel-electric locomotives built in the late 1960s and 1970s. It was designed for the Czechoslovak State Railways (ČSD) to haul both freight and passenger trains on non-electrified secondary lines. The locomotive's most distinctive feature is its large, rounded front cab windows, which earned it its memorable nickname. Many units were later modernized or rebuilt, and the class remains an iconic part of Central European railway heritage.

help ČKD Class 753 (Brejlovec) FAQ

Why is the ČKD Class 753 called Brejlovec?

Brejlovec means roughly goggle-wearer in Czech and refers to the locomotive's distinctive cab windows and projecting nose. The nickname is also used for related ČKD classes with the same recognizable front.

What was the original ČSD designation for Class 753?

Under the older Czechoslovak State Railways system, the class was designated T 478.3. It later became Class 753 under the numerical system adopted by ČSD.

How many original Class 753 locomotives did ČKD build?

ČKD Praha produced 408 locomotives of the type between 1968 and 1977. They were used on both passenger and freight services over non-electrified routes.

How is Class 753 related to Classes 750 and 754?

Class 754 is a closely related passenger locomotive equipped for train heating, while many Class 753 machines were later rebuilt into Class 750 or freight-oriented subclasses. All retain versions of the characteristic Brejlovec cab design.

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