BMZ L

Built by BMZ, KTZ, Luhanskteplovoz

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Length

13.8 m

45 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,524 mm

Russian broad gauge

Axle arrangement

1'E h2

Overview of the BMZ L

Discover the powerful L steam locomotive, a true workhorse with a rich history across various railway companies.

This impressive locomotive, featuring a 2-10-0 Whyte notation and a 1'E h2 UIC axle arrangement, is built for heavy-duty service and reaches a top speed of 80 km/h. Its substantial 1524 mm gauge highlights its robust construction.

Manufactured by esteemed builders such as BMZ, KTZ, and Luhanskteplovoz, the L locomotive has proven its versatility and reliability throughout its operational life.

Measuring 13.8 meters in length, this steam engine stands as a remarkable piece of engineering, perfectly suited for enthusiasts of historical rail transport.

The L locomotive served with distinction for railways in Belarus, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, and Ukraine, underscoring its widespread applicability and importance in the European railway network.

BMZ L technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BMZ, KTZ, Luhanskteplovoz
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Track gauge	1,524 mmRussian broad gauge5 ft 0 in	5 ft 0 in
UIC axle arrangement	1'E h2
Whyte notation	2-10-0
Length	13.8 m45 ft 3 in	45 ft 3 in

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Operators of the BMZ L

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

Operator	Class	Country
Belarusian Railway	BCh L	Belarus
Edelaraudtee	EDLR L	Estonia
Estonian Railways	EVR L	Estonia
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy	KTZ L	Kazakhstan
Latvian Railways	LDZ L	Latvia
Lithuanian Railways	LG L	Lithuania
Russian Railways	RZD L	Russia
Ukrainian Railways	UZ L	Ukraine