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Electric locomotive

KTZ RZD SSm

Built by Dinamo, KTZ

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Weight
132 t
291,010 lb
Length
16.48 m
54 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1932–1934

Overview of the KTZ RZD SSm

Discover the RZD SSm, a historic electric locomotive that once served Russian Railways with distinction.

Built by Dinamo and KTZ between 1932 and 1934, this robust machine was a significant piece of rolling stock.

With a gauge of 1520 mm, it was designed for the specific needs of Russian rail networks.

While its top speed was 65 km/h, its enduring presence and the 1952 refurbishment speak to its reliability and importance in its era.

Measuring 16.48 meters in length and weighing a substantial 132 tons, the RZD SSm is a testament to early electric locomotive engineering.

Its 3 kV DC electric system powered its operations, making it a key player in its time.

KTZ RZD SSm technical specifications

Value
SeriesRZD SS
Built byDinamo, KTZ · 1932–1934
Refurbished1952
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in
Length16.48 m54 ft 1 in
Width3.05 m10 ft 0 in
Height4.83 m15 ft 10 in
Weight132 t291,010 lb
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Operators of the KTZ RZD SSm

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

OperatorClassCountry
Russian RailwaysRZD SSmRussia

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