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Steam locomotive

BMZ Su

Built by BMZ, HZTM, KTZ, Lugansk

Top speed
115 km/h
71 mph
Track gauge
1,524 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1924
2,683 units
Axle arrangement
1'C1' h2

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
SeriesSZD Su
Built byBMZ, HZTM, KTZ, Lugansk · 19242,683 units
Top speed115 km/h71 mph
Track gauge1,524 mmRussian broad gauge5 ft 0 in
UIC axle arrangement1'C1' h2
Whyte notation2-6-2

Operators of the BMZ Su

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

OperatorClassCountry
Private owners group@private-ee SuEstonia
Russian RailwaysRZD SuRussia
Private owners group@private-ua SuUkraine
Ukrainian RailwaysUZ SuUkraine

BMZ Su photos

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