HZTM Em

Built by BMZ, HZTM, Sormovo, Lugansk

Top speed

65 km/h

40 mph

Weight

78 t

171,960 lb

Track gauge

1,520 mm

Russian broad gauge

Years built

1931–1935

2,694 units

Axle arrangement

1'E h2

Overview of the HZTM Em

Discover the powerful Em locomotive, a steam engine built for strength and endurance.

This impressive machine, classified as 0-5-0 with a Whyte notation of 2-10-0, was manufactured between 1931 and 1935 by renowned factories.

With a top speed of 65 km/h and a substantial weight of 78 tons, the Em locomotive is a testament to robust engineering.

Its 1520 mm gauge signifies its historical operational context on specific railway networks.

Today, you can find this piece of railway history in the care of private owners in Kazakhstan and Ukraine, as well as in service with Belarusian and Russian Railways, continuing its legacy.

HZTM Em technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	0-5-0
Built by	BMZ, HZTM, Sormovo, Lugansk · 1931–19352,694 units
Top speed	65 km/h40 mph	40 mph
Track gauge	1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in	4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangement	1'E h2
Whyte notation	2-10-0
Weight	78 t171,960 lb	171,960 lb