© trainspo.comBMZ TEM1
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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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | TEM1 | |
| Built by | BMZ · 1958–19681,946 units | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 19.97 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ulaan-Baatar railway | UBTZ TEM1 | Mongolia |
| Private owners group | @private-ru TEM1 | Russia |
| Russian Railways | RZD TEM1 | Russia |
| Private owners group | @private-ua TEM1 | Ukraine |
| Ukrainian Railways | UZ TEM1 | Ukraine |
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