© trainspo.comBMZ TEM18V
Built by BMZ
Overview of the BMZ TEM18V
Discover the TEM18V, a powerful diesel locomotive designed for 1520 mm gauge railways.
This robust Co'Co' axle configuration locomotive, built by BMZ in 2012, offers impressive performance with a power output of 882 kW and a top speed of 100 km/h.
Measuring 16.9 meters in length and weighing 126 tons, the TEM18V is a versatile workhorse, a key asset for Russian Railways.
Its substantial dimensions and reliable engineering ensure efficient operations across demanding rail networks.
BMZ TEM18V technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | TEM18 | |
| Built by | BMZ · 2012 | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 882 kW1,183 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 16.9 m55 ft 5 in | |
| Width | 3.12 m10 ft 3 in | |
| Height | 4.37 m14 ft 4 in | |
| Weight | 126 t277,782 lb |
Operators of the BMZ TEM18V
Railway companies that have operated the TEM18V, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Railways | RZD TEM18V | Russia |
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