© trainspo.comBMZ Su
Built by BMZ, HZTM, KTZ, Lugansk
Overview of the BMZ Su
Discover the Russian steam locomotive series Su, a powerful and iconic 2-6-2 locomotive.
Built by various manufacturers including BMZ, HZTM, KTZ, and Lugansk between 1924 and 1951, these impressive engines reached a top speed of 115 km/h.
With a broad gauge of 1524 mm and a UIC axle arrangement of 1'C1' h2, the Su series represents a significant chapter in railway history.
These versatile locomotives served with Russian Railways (RZD) and Ukrainian Railways (UZ), and also found homes with private owners in Estonia and Ukraine.
Their robust construction and reliable performance made them a vital component of rail transport in their operational regions, embodying classic steam power and enduring design.
BMZ Su technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | SZD Su | |
| Built by | BMZ, HZTM, KTZ, Lugansk · 19242,683 units | |
| Top speed | 115 km/h71 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,524 mmRussian broad gauge5 ft 0 in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 1'C1' h2 | |
| Whyte notation | 2-6-2 |
Operators of the BMZ Su
Railway companies that have operated the Su, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Private owners group | @private-ee Su | Estonia |
| Russian Railways | RZD Su | Russia |
| Private owners group | @private-ua Su | Ukraine |
| Ukrainian Railways | UZ Su | Ukraine |
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