Kalugaputmash TU2

Built by Kalugaputmash

Top speed

50 km/h

31 mph

Power output

195 kW

261 hp

Weight

32 t

70,548 lb

Track gauge

750 mm

Narrow gauge

Years built

1955–1958

281 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Kalugaputmash TU2

Explore the TU2 diesel locomotive, a robust and versatile machine built by Kalugaputmash since 1955.

This iconic locomotive, also known as the TU2, is designed for narrow-gauge railways with a 750 mm track gauge and an impressive Bo'Bo' axle arrangement.

With a top speed of 50 km/h and a powerful 195 kW engine, the TU2 is deployable in various railway environments, from Estonia to Ukraine, where it serves both national railways and private collections.

Its compact dimensions, with a width of 2.45 meters and a height of 3.46 meters, make it ideal for the challenges of narrow-gauge lines.

Experience the history and versatility of the TU2 locomotive.

Kalugaputmash TU2 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	TU2
Built by	Kalugaputmash · 1955–1958281 units
Top speed	50 km/h31 mph	31 mph
Power output	195 kW261 hp	261 hp
Track gauge	750 mmNarrow gauge2 ft 5½ in	2 ft 5½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Width	2.45 m8 ft 0 in	8 ft 0 in
Height	3.46 m11 ft 4 in	11 ft 4 in
Weight	32 t70,548 lb	70,548 lb

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Operators of the Kalugaputmash TU2

Railway companies that have operated the TU2, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Private owners group	@private-ee TU2	Estonia
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy	KTZ TU2	Kazakhstan
Private owners group	@private-kz TU2	Kazakhstan
Gulbenes-Aluksne Banitis	GAB TU2	Latvia
Gulbenes-Aluksne Banitis	GAB TU2M	Latvia
Aukštaitija narrow gauge railways	ASG TU2	Lithuania
Russian Railways	RZD TU2	Russia
Ukrainian Railways	UZ TU2	Ukraine