© trainspo.comLTZ TEM7A
Built by LTZ
Overview of the LTZ TEM7A
Discover the TEM7A diesel locomotive, a powerful and versatile machine designed for demanding railway operations.
This robust locomotive is equipped with two KTZ 2D49 prime movers, ensuring reliable performance and significant tractive effort. With a top speed of 100 km/h and a substantial weight of 180 tons, the TEM7A is a capable workhorse.
The TEM7A, featuring a distinctive (Bo'Bo')(Bo'Bo') axle arrangement, serves in countries like Russia, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, and Ukraine, operated by both private owners and major rail operators such as Russian Railways (RZD).
Measuring 21.5 meters in length with a gauge of 1520 mm, this diesel locomotive embodies strength and efficiency, making it a notable presence on numerous rail networks.
LTZ TEM7A technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | TEM7 | |
| Built by | LTZ · 1988 | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Prime mover | KTZ 2D49 | |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | (Bo'Bo')(Bo'Bo') | |
| Length | 21.5 m70 ft 6 in | |
| Weight | 180 t396,832 lb | |
| Axle load | 22.5 t49,604 lb |
Operators of the LTZ TEM7A
Railway companies that have operated the TEM7A, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Private owners group | @private-kz TEM7A | Kazakhstan |
| Private owners group | @private-lt TEM7A | Lithuania |
| Private owners group | @private-ru TEM7A | Russia |
| Russian Railways | RZD TEM7A | Russia |
| Private owners group | @private-ua TEM7A | Ukraine |
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