© trainspo.comKTZ 2TEP60
Built by KTZ
Overview of the KTZ 2TEP60
Discover the powerful RZD 2TEP60, a robust diesel locomotive designed for heavy-duty service on Russian Railways.
This impressive machine, also known by its series designation TEP60, boasts a formidable Co'Co'+Co'Co' wheel arrangement, ensuring excellent traction and stability for its operations.
Built between 1965 and 1987, the 2TEP60 represents a significant era in locomotive engineering, with 116 units contributing to Russia's rail network.
Capable of reaching a top speed of 160 km/h, this locomotive is built on a standard 1520 mm gauge, perfectly suited for the vast Russian railway system.
Explore the engineering prowess of the 2TEP60, a testament to the enduring legacy of KTZ-built locomotives.
KTZ 2TEP60 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | TEP60 | |
| Built by | KTZ · 1965–1987116 units | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co'+Co'Co' |
Operators of the KTZ 2TEP60
Railway companies that have operated the 2TEP60, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Railways | RZD 2TEP60 | Russia |
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