BMZ TEM2U

Built by BMZ, Lugansk

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

880 kW

1,180 hp

Track gauge

1,520 mm

Russian broad gauge

Years built

1978

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the BMZ TEM2U

Discover the versatile TEM2U diesel locomotive, a workhorse of the rails.

Built in 1978 by BMZ in Lugansk, this robust locomotive boasts a power output of 880 kW and a top speed of 100 km/h, making it ideal for freight and shunting operations.

With its 1520 mm gauge, the TEM2U is well-suited for extensive railway networks across countries like Russia, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Mongolia, and Azerbaijan, as well as private owner groups in Estonia, Lithuania, and Ukraine.

The Co'Co' axle configuration provides excellent traction and hauling power, solidifying the TEM2U's reputation as a dependable choice for a wide range of railway applications.

BMZ TEM2U technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	TEM2
Built by	BMZ, Lugansk · 1978
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	880 kW1,180 hp	1,180 hp
Track gauge	1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in	4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'

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Operators of the BMZ TEM2U

Railway companies that have operated the TEM2U, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Azerbaijan Railways	ADDY TEM2U	Azerbaijan
Private owners group	@private-ee TEM2U	Estonia
Georgian Railway	SR TEM2U	Georgia
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy	KTZ TEM2U	Kazakhstan
Gargzdu gelezinkelis	GG Rail TEM2U	Lithuania
Private owners group	@private-lt TEM2U	Lithuania
Ulaan-Baatar railway	UBTZ TEM2U	Mongolia
Private owners group	@private-ru TEM2U	Russia
Russian Railways	RZD TEM2U	Russia
Private owners group	@private-ua TEM2U	Ukraine