© trainspo.comLTZ TGM6A
Built by LTZ
Overview of the LTZ TGM6A
Discover the TGM6A diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse renowned for its robust construction and reliable performance.
This B'B' axle configured locomotive boasts a powerful KTZ 3A-6D49 prime mover and operates on a 1520 mm gauge. With a length of 14.3 meters and a weight of 90 tons, it's perfectly suited for a variety of heavy-duty railway tasks.
The TGM6A has served numerous railway operators across Eastern Europe and Asia, including Russian Railways, Belarusian Railway, and Ukrainian Railways, as well as private owners. Its production spanned from 1970 to 1989, with 2435 units built by LTZ, highlighting its widespread adoption and enduring legacy in the rail industry.
Experience the efficiency and durability of the TGM6A, a testament to classic locomotive engineering, capable of reaching a top speed of 74 km/h.
LTZ TGM6A technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | TGM6 | |
| Built by | LTZ · 1970–19892,435 units | |
| Top speed | 74 km/h46 mph | |
| Prime mover | KTZ 3A-6D49 | |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'B' | |
| Length | 14.3 m46 ft 11 in | |
| Weight | 90 t198,416 lb |
Operators of the LTZ TGM6A
Railway companies that have operated the TGM6A, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| South Caucasus Railways (Armenian Railways) | SCR TGM6A | Armenia |
| Belarusian Railway | BCh TGM6A | Belarus |
| Private owners group | @private-ee TGM6A | Estonia |
| Private owners group | @private-kz TGM6A | Kazakhstan |
| Gargzdu gelezinkelis | GG Rail TGM6A | Lithuania |
| Private owners group | @private-ru TGM6A | Russia |
| Russian Railways | RZD TGM6A | Russia |
| Transport | Transport TGM6A | Russia |
| Private owners group | @private-ua TGM6A | Ukraine |
| Ukrainian Railways | UZ TGM6A | Ukraine |
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