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Diesel locomotive

Kalugaputmash TGK

Built by Kalugaputmash

Top speed
60 km/h
37 mph
Weight
25 t
55,116 lb
Length
8.27 m
27 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1958–1962
684 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the Kalugaputmash TGK

Discover the powerful TGK diesel locomotive, a robust workhorse known for its reliable performance.

Built by Kalugaputmash between 1958 and 1962, this locomotive features a Co'Co' axle arrangement and operates on a 1520 mm gauge track.

With a top speed of 60 km/h and a weight of 25 tons, the TGK is well-suited for various operational needs.

This versatile diesel locomotive has served with the Belarusian Railway and is also in operation with private owners in Russia, showcasing its enduring utility in different rail environments.

Its compact dimensions, measuring 8.27 meters in length, 3.15 meters in width, and 3.25 meters in height, make it an efficient choice for many railway applications.

Kalugaputmash TGK technical specifications

Value
Built byKalugaputmash · 1958–1962684 units
Top speed60 km/h37 mph
Track gauge1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length8.27 m27 ft 2 in
Width3.15 m10 ft 4 in
Height3.25 m10 ft 8 in
Weight25 t55,116 lb

Operators of the Kalugaputmash TGK

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

OperatorClassCountry
Belarusian RailwayBCh TGKBelarus
Private owners group@private-ru TGKRussia

Kalugaputmash TGK photos

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