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M900 Balota - Orșova
Short description
This add-on recreates the Romanian railway route between the towns of Orșova and
Balota, part of the M-900 national mainline and of The TEN-TRailway Corridor 8
(Rhine–Danube).
Route starts in Orsova, port city on the Danube from where the line enters the
spectacular Danube Gorge, sometimes also called the “Iron Gates” (Romanian: “Porțile
de Fier”, Serbian: “Đerdapska klisura”, German: “Eisernes Tor”, Hungarian: “Vaskapu”)
due to its steep mountain cliffs, whirlpools and narrow waters of the river. The Gorge is
also the natural border between Romania and Serbia with the river separating the
southern Carpathian Mountains from the northwestern foothills of the Balkan Mountains,
with National Parks and protected areas on both sides.
After a series of viaducts , bridges and tunnels the line exits the Gorge at the Gura Văii
train station, passing nearby the iconic Iron Gate I Dam and Hydroelectric Power Station
(Romanian: Porțile de Fier I, Serbian:/Đerdap I) and reaches the city of Drobeta Turnu
Severin. From here on the line climbs gently while also separating gradually from the
widening river. After Drobeta Turnu Severin Mărfuri (station and marshaling yard), the
route goes over the Balota Hill in a series of horseshoe curves with steep gradients (an
average of 28 per mill) and severe speed restrictions. This railway section is also
considered one of the most challenging and demanding in Romania.
Route ends at Balota , first leveled train station. Usually here trains get interconnected
again, after being divided into smaller consists for uphill or downhill transit.
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Route diagram

History
The line was completed in 1879 when the Austro-Hungarian network was
interconnected with the Romanian one in the station of Vârciorova (border point at that
time).
Traffic grew constantly not only because it connected the Eastern parts of the continent
with Central Europe, but also because very often ships had to be dragged upstream by
steam locomotives.
The construction of the joint Romanian-Yugoslavian Iron Gate I Dam commenced in

1964. and it also meant the rise of upsetream water level with an average of 30m. By
1969, the line was completely rebuilt on higher ground and also electrified.
At the time of completion of the dam in 1972, the old line and railway stations were
underwater, with the new ones being built in some cases at considerable distance.
Focus Time Period

The Simulation of this route is based around the present day real counterpart.
Features and Rolling Stock
- Approximately 50 km of track mostly electrified, and a small sector of double

track.

- Custom made station buildings, platforms, viaducts, other infrastructure

- Elements and iconic landmarks (“Iron Gates” Dam, Orsova shipyard).

- Interactive animated industry for detailed scenario creation (loading/unloading
docks in Orșova, oil loading/unloading in Drobeta Turnu Severin docks.
- Animated fluvial traffic.

- Customized Romanian signaling and catenary systems.
https://train-sim.ro/semnalizarea-luminoasa-integrala
https://train-sim.ro/catenara-clasica-rom%C3%A2neasca-v20
- Romanian INDUSI I60R safety system
(more details here: http://www.sh1.org/eisenbahn/rindusi.htm)
- Interactive neutral zone (section)
- 2 standard scenarios + 2 free roam scenarios

Traction on the route is provided by three Rade Končar/ASEA built electric
locomotives:
- CFR Marfă 43-0080-2 (for freight service)
- CFR Călători 43-0105-7 (for passenger service)

- CFR Călători 43-0060 (for passenger service)
CFR Class 43 data sheet:
Total produced: 130

Weight: 76 t
Length: 15,47m
Engine power: 3,400kW (3000 HP)
Max. speed: 120km/h (75mph)
Voltage: 25kV at 50Hz
Max. tractive effort: 275 kN
Important !
When using the Romanian electric locomotives , the catenaty neutral zone
(section) present on the route can only be passed with disconnected main switch
(X key). Failing to disconnect before passing the “Switch Off” sign will cause the
scenario to end !! After successfully passing the “Switch On” sign, the driver can
reconnect the main switch (Z key)

Freight rolling stock includes:
- Romanian “Zaes/Zas” tankers

- Romanian “Rgs” flat wagon
- Romanian “Uagps” type wagon

Passenger rolling stock consists of:
- CFR 1st class 19-55 015
- CFR 2nd class 20-55 119, 20-55 086

Credits
Răzvan ARTINESCU – Route building
Alexandru DOMIDE – Debugging, testing, scenarios
Remus IANCU – Signalling, scenarios
Alexandru SPIRIDON – 3D buildings and objects
Dorin DRONCA – 3D buildings and objects
Mihai NISTOR – Infrastructure and electrification
Andrei CHIRIAC – 3D buildings and objects

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M900 Balota - Orșova

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The construction of the joint Romanian-Yugoslavian Iron Gate I Dam commenced in

Focus Time Period

Features and Rolling Stock

- Approximately 50 km of track mostly electrified, and a small sector of double

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- Animated fluvial traffic.

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- CFR Marfă 43-0080-2 (for freight service)

- CFR Călători 43-0105-7 (for passenger service)

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CFR Class 43 data sheet:

Total produced: 130

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- Romanian “Zaes/Zas” tankers

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- Romanian “Uagps” type wagon

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- CFR 1st class 19-55 015

- CFR 2nd class 20-55 119, 20-55 086

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Alexandru DOMIDE – Debugging, testing, scenarios

Remus IANCU – Signalling, scenarios

Alexandru SPIRIDON – 3D buildings and objects

Dorin DRONCA – 3D buildings and objects

Mihai NISTOR – Infrastructure and electrification

Andrei CHIRIAC – 3D buildings and objects

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