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Diesel locomotive

KMZ TU6D

Built by KMZ

Top speed
50 km/h
31 mph
Track gauge
750 mm
Narrow gauge
Years built
1978–1988
389 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the KMZ TU6D

Discover the robust TU6D diesel locomotive, a reliable workhorse for narrow-gauge railways.

This versatile locomotive, built by KMZ between 1978 and 1988, features a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and a 750 mm gauge, making it ideal for industrial and field railway applications.

With a top speed of 50 km/h and an axle load of just 4 tons, the TU6D is perfectly adapted to various track conditions.

Over 389 units were produced and are now privately owned in Belarus, Latvia, and Russia, highlighting their enduring significance.

KMZ TU6D technical specifications

Value
SeriesTU6
Built byKMZ · 1978–1988389 units
Top speed50 km/h31 mph
Track gauge750 mmNarrow gauge2 ft 5½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Axle load4 t8,818 lb
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Operators of the KMZ TU6D

Railway companies that have operated the TU6D, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Private owners group@private-by TU6DBelarus
Private owners group@private-lv TU6DLatvia
Private owners group@private-ru TU6DRussia

KMZ TU6D photos

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