© trainspo.comKhPZ TE2
Built by KhPZ
Overview of the KhPZ TE2
Discover the powerful TE2 diesel locomotive, a robust and reliable model with a rich history in Russia and Mongolia.
Manufactured between 1948 and 1955, the TE2 boasts a top speed of 93 km/h and operates on a 1520 mm gauge, ensuring efficiency across vast railway networks.
This locomotive is an icon on Russian Railways, designated as RZD TE2, and also provides essential services for the Ulaan-Baatar railway in Mongolia, known as UBTZ TE2.
Perfect for those seeking detailed information and impressive images of historic locomotives, the TE2 represents the railway engineering of its era.
KhPZ TE2 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | KhPZ · 1948–1955528 units | |
| Top speed | 93 km/h58 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in |
Operators of the KhPZ TE2
Railway companies that have operated the TE2, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ulaan-Baatar railway | UBTZ TE2 | Mongolia |
| Russian Railways | RZD TE2 | Russia |
KhPZ TE2 photos
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