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Steam locomotive

DRG RZD TE

Built by DRG

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Power output
1,192 kW
1,598 hp
Length
22.97 m
75 ft 4 in
Track gauge
1,524 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1942–1950
Axle arrangement
1'E h2

Overview of the DRG RZD TE

Discover the RZD TE, a powerful 2-10-0 steam locomotive known for its robust design.

Originally built for the DRB as part of the DRG Series 50, these impressive machines were produced between 1942 and 1950.

With a top speed of 80 km/h and a substantial power output of 1192 kW, the RZD TE is a testament to engineering efficiency.

Its versatile gauge of 1524 mm, with adaptability to 1435 mm, has seen it operate across various railway networks.

You can find this iconic locomotive type with Private owners groups in Estonia, Belarusian Railway, Latvian Railways, Lithuanian Railways, and Stichting Stadskanaal Rail in the Netherlands.

DRG RZD TE technical specifications

Value
SeriesDRB 50
Built byDRG · 1942–1950
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Power output1,192 kW1,598 hp
Track gauge1524 mm, 1435 mm
UIC axle arrangement1'E h2
Whyte notation2-10-0
Length22.97 m75 ft 4 in

Operators of the DRG RZD TE

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

OperatorClassCountry
Belarusian RailwayBCh TEBelarus
Private owners group@private-ee TEEstonia
Latvian RailwaysLDZ TELatvia
Lithuanian RailwaysLG TELithuania
Stichting Stadskanaal RailSTAR TENetherlands

DRG RZD TE photos

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