Kalugaputmash TU2K

Built by Kalugaputmash

Top speed

50 km/h

31 mph

Weight

32 t

70,548 lb

Length

10.74 m

35 ft 3 in

Track gauge

750 mm

Narrow gauge

Years built

1955–1958

281 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Kalugaputmash TU2K

Discover the TU2K, a versatile and robust diesel locomotive renowned for its reliability and performance on narrow-gauge railways.

Manufactured by Kalugaputmash between 1955 and 1958, this durable machine operates in Russia with Russian Railways, featuring a 750 mm gauge.

With a top speed of 50 km/h, the TU2K is an efficient and dependable choice for a variety of railway applications, showcasing its strength and practicality.

Its robust Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, measuring 10.74 meters long, 2.45 meters wide, and 3.46 meters high, with a weight of 32 tons, makes it a valuable asset.

A testament to its enduring service life, some units underwent refurbishment between 2004 and 2005 at the Ryazan repairment works, ensuring its continued operational readiness.

Kalugaputmash TU2K technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	TU2
Built by	Kalugaputmash · 1955–1958281 units
Refurbished	Ryazan repairment works 2004 - 2005 (2)
Top speed	50 km/h31 mph	31 mph
Track gauge	750 mmNarrow gauge2 ft 5½ in	2 ft 5½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	10.74 m35 ft 3 in	35 ft 3 in
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