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Diesel locomotive

KMZ TU8

Built by KMZ

Top speed
50 km/h
31 mph
Weight
16 t
35,274 lb
Length
8.53 m
28 ft 0 in
Years built
1987
Axle arrangement
B'B'

Overview of the KMZ TU8

Discover the TU8 diesel locomotive, a compact and robust model built by KMZ in 1987.

This versatile locomotive, classified as B'B', excels with its optimized dimensions: 8.53 m length, 2.3 m width, and 3.5 m height.

With a top speed of 50 km/h and weighing 16 tons, the TU8 is ideal for various railway operations, demonstrating reliability and functionality.

Used by private groups in countries like Estonia and Russia, the TU8 represents an efficient solution in the modern railway landscape.

KMZ TU8 technical specifications

Value
Built byKMZ · 1987
Top speed50 km/h31 mph
UIC axle arrangementB'B'
Length8.53 m28 ft 0 in
Width2.3 m7 ft 7 in
Height3.5 m11 ft 6 in
Weight16 t35,274 lb
Axle load4 t8,818 lb
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Operators of the KMZ TU8

Railway companies that have operated the TU8, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Private owners group@private-ee TU8Estonia
Private owners group@private-ru TU8Russia

KMZ TU8 photos

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