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Steam locomotive

KTZ Su

Built by BMZ, HZTM, KTZ, Lugansk

Top speed
115 km/h
71 mph
Track gauge
1,524 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1924
2,683 units
Axle arrangement
1'C1' h2

Overview of the KTZ Su

Discover the powerful "Su" steam locomotive, a classic 2-6-2 Whyte notation engine that embodies railway heritage.

Built by prominent manufacturers like BMZ and HZTM starting in 1924, the "Su" is capable of reaching speeds up to 115 km/h. It operates on a broad 1524 mm gauge track.

Featuring a 1'C1' h2 UIC axle arrangement, this versatile locomotive has served with distinction across Estonia, Ukraine, and Russia, being operated by private owners and national railway companies alike.

Explore the engineering marvel and the rich history of the "Su" locomotive, a significant part of the golden age of steam.

KTZ Su technical specifications

Value
SeriesSZD Su
Built byBMZ, HZTM, KTZ, Lugansk · 19242,683 units
Top speed115 km/h71 mph
Track gauge1,524 mmRussian broad gauge5 ft 0 in
UIC axle arrangement1'C1' h2
Whyte notation2-6-2

Operators of the KTZ Su

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

OperatorClassCountry
Private owners group@private-ee SuEstonia
Russian RailwaysRZD SuRussia
Private owners group@private-ua SuUkraine
Ukrainian RailwaysUZ SuUkraine

KTZ Su photos

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