HZTM Er

Built by BMZ, ČKD, HZTM, KTZ, Lugansk, NZL, Sormovo

Top speed

65 km/h

40 mph

Track gauge

1,520 mm

Russian broad gauge

Years built

1946–1957

3,266 units

Axle arrangement

E' h2

Overview of the HZTM Er

Discover the impressive Er steam locomotive, a true icon of railway history. With its robust 0-10-0 configuration, this steam machine was built between 1946 and 1957 by renowned manufacturers such as BMZ, ČKD, HZTM, KTZ, Lugansk, NZL, and Sormovo, with a total of 3266 units produced.

The Er locomotive operates with a 1520 mm gauge and reaches a top speed of 65 km/h, showcasing its power and versatility. Its design, classified as "E' h2" according to UIC notation, reflects the reliable and efficient engineering of its time.

This locomotive has served various railway companies, including Belarusian Railway (BCh), Moldovan Railway (CFM), Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), Russian Railways (RZD), and Ukrainian Railways (UZ), and was also used by private owner groups in Ukraine. A piece of railway history that continues to inspire enthusiasts and evoke the golden age of railways.

HZTM Er technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	0-5-0
Built by	BMZ, ČKD, HZTM, KTZ, Lugansk, NZL, Sormovo · 1946–19573,266 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	E' h2
Whyte notation	0-10-0

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Operators of the HZTM Er

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

Operator	Class	Country
Belarusian Railway	BCh Er	Belarus
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy	KTZ Er	Kazakhstan
Moldovan Railway	CFM Er	Moldova
Russian Railways	RZD Er	Russia
Private owners group	@private-ua Er	Ukraine
Ukrainian Railways	UZ Er	Ukraine