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Steam locomotive

BMZ Em

Built by BMZ, HZTM, Sormovo, Lugansk

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Weight
78 t
171,960 lb
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1931–1935
2,694 units
Axle arrangement
1'E h2

Overview of the BMZ Em

Discover the Em steam locomotive, a powerful 0-5-0 series engine.

This impressive locomotive, also known by its Whyte notation of 2-10-0, played a crucial role in railway operations across several countries.

With a top speed of 65 km/h and a 1520 mm gauge, the Em was built between 1931 and 1935 by manufacturers like BMZ, HZTM, Sormovo, and Lugansk, with 2694 units produced.

Weighing 78 tons, the Em steam locomotive left its mark on the railways of Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Belarus, serving with Belarusian Railway (BCh) and Russian Railways (RZD).

It stands as a testament to engineering prowess and the history of steam power.

BMZ Em technical specifications

Value
Series0-5-0
Built byBMZ, HZTM, Sormovo, Lugansk · 1931–19352,694 units
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
Track gauge1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangement1'E h2
Whyte notation2-10-0
Weight78 t171,960 lb
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Operators of the BMZ Em

Railway companies that have operated the Em, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Belarusian RailwayBCh EmBelarus
Private owners group@private-kz EmKazakhstan
Russian RailwaysRZD EmRussia
Private owners group@private-ua EmUkraine

BMZ Em photos

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