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Diesel locomotive

BMZ TEM1

Built by BMZ

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Length
19.97 m
65 ft 6 in
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1958–1968
1,946 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the BMZ TEM1

Discover the TEM1, a robust and versatile diesel locomotive built for power and reliability.

Manufactured in Russia by BMZ between 1958 and 1968, this impressive machine is known for its enduring performance.

With a top speed of 100 km/h and a gauge of 1520 mm, the TEM1 is perfectly suited for heavy shunting and mainline operations.

Its Co'Co' axle arrangement provides excellent traction and stability, ensuring dependable operation even in challenging environments.

The TEM1 serves various railway operators and private owners, including Russian Railways (RZD) and Ukrainian Railways (UZ).

A testament to solid engineering, the TEM1 continues to play a vital role in rail transportation.

BMZ TEM1 technical specifications

Value
SeriesTEM1
Built byBMZ · 1958–19681,946 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Track gauge1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length19.97 m65 ft 6 in

Operators of the BMZ TEM1

Railway companies that have operated the TEM1, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Ulaan-Baatar railwayUBTZ TEM1Mongolia
Private owners group@private-ru TEM1Russia
Russian RailwaysRZD TEM1Russia
Private owners group@private-ua TEM1Ukraine
Ukrainian RailwaysUZ TEM1Ukraine

BMZ TEM1 photos

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