741 739-7 just after the handover to Lovochemie. Picture by CZ LOKO.
Another Class 741.7 locomotive has made its appearance. The designated 741 739-7 is destined for Lovochemie a.s., a a Czech fertilizer producer, and was produced by the CZ LOKO works in Jihlava. In January 2018, a second locomotive is to join Lovochemie's fleet in the form of 741 740-5.
With the completion of 741 739-7, CZ LOKO has now produced at least 40 Class 741.7 locomotives. ArcelorMittal Ostrava is the largest operator of the type, leasing 20 locomotives from CZ LOKO. A considerable number of locos is operated outside the Czech Republic, namely in Italy (7 locos) and Turkey (2 locos).