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Diesel locomotive

LTZ TGM6A

Built by LTZ

Top speed
74 km/h
46 mph
Weight
90 t
198,416 lb
Length
14.3 m
46 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1970–1989
2,435 units
Axle arrangement
B'B'

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
SeriesTGM6
Built byLTZ · 1970–19892,435 units
Top speed74 km/h46 mph
Prime moverKTZ 3A-6D49
Track gauge1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangementB'B'
Length14.3 m46 ft 11 in
Weight90 t198,416 lb

Operators of the LTZ TGM6A

Railway companies that have operated the TGM6A, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
South Caucasus Railways (Armenian Railways)SCR TGM6AArmenia
Belarusian RailwayBCh TGM6ABelarus
Private owners group@private-ee TGM6AEstonia
Private owners group@private-kz TGM6AKazakhstan
Gargzdu gelezinkelisGG Rail TGM6ALithuania
Private owners group@private-ru TGM6ARussia
Russian RailwaysRZD TGM6ARussia
TransportTransport TGM6ARussia
Private owners group@private-ua TGM6AUkraine
Ukrainian RailwaysUZ TGM6AUkraine

LTZ TGM6A photos

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