© trainspo.comLTZ TGM3
Built by LTZ
Overview of the LTZ TGM3
Discover the TGM3 diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse built by LTZ between 1959 and 1967.
This robust locomotive features a Bo'Bo' axle arrangement and operates on a 1520 mm gauge track, making it suitable for various rail operations.
With a top speed of 60 km/h and an axle load of 17 tons, the TGM3 has served in Latvia for private owner groups and passenger train services.
Its durable design and reliable performance have made it a consistent presence on the Latvian rail network.
LTZ TGM3 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | TGM3 | |
| Built by | LTZ · 1959–1967 | |
| Top speed | 60 km/h37 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Axle load | 17 t37,479 lb |
Operators of the LTZ TGM3
Railway companies that have operated the TGM3, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Train | PV TGM3 | Latvia |
| Private owners group | @private-lv TGM3 | Latvia |
LTZ TGM3 photos
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