© trainspo.comBMZ PKP SM48 / TEM2A
Built by BMZ, Luhanskteplovoz
Overview of the BMZ PKP SM48 / TEM2A
Discover the robust PKP SM48 / TEM2A, a versatile diesel locomotive renowned for its reliability in Polish railway operations.
With a top speed of 100 km/h and an impressive power output of 880 kW, this locomotive is perfectly suited for a wide range of transport duties.
The PKP SM48 / TEM2A is characterized by its substantial weight of 116 tons and its Co'Co' axle arrangement, granting it excellent traction capabilities.
Built by BMZ and Luhanskteplovoz, it serves as a vital asset for many Polish railway companies, including PKP Cargo, CTL Logistics, and DB Cargo Polska.
Experience the strength and efficiency of this popular locomotive.
BMZ PKP SM48 / TEM2A technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | TEM2 | |
| Built by | BMZ, Luhanskteplovoz | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 880 kW1,180 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Weight | 116 t255,736 lb |
Operators of the BMZ PKP SM48 / TEM2A
Railway companies that have operated the PKP SM48 / TEM2A, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Bartex | Bartex TEM2 | Poland |
| CTL Logistics | CTL SM48 | Poland |
| CTL Logistics | CTL TEM2 | Poland |
| DB Cargo Polska | DBCPL TEM2 | Poland |
| Dolnośląskie Linie Autobusowe | DLA TEM2 | Poland |
| Kolprem Sp. z o.o. | Kolprem TEM2 | Poland |
| Orion Kolej | Orion Kolej TEM2 | Poland |
| Orlen Koltrans | OKT TEM2 | Poland |
| PKP Cargo | PKP Cargo SM48 | Poland |
| Pol-Miedź Trans | PMT TEM2 | Poland |
| Private owners group | @private-pl SM48 | Poland |
| Private owners group | @private-pl TEM2 | Poland |
| Rail Polska | RP TEM2 | Poland |
| Trac Tec S.A. | TrackTec TEM2 | Poland |
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