© trainspo.comLTZ TGM8
Built by LTZ
Overview of the LTZ TGM8
Discover the TGM8, a robust diesel locomotive designed for diverse railway operations.
This versatile locomotive, built by LTZ between 1972 and 1991, features a 1435 mm gauge and a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement.
It has served in countries like Albania with BETONPLUS as the BETONPLUS TGM8E and in Cuba with Ferrocarriles de Cuba as the FCC TGM8Ek.
The TGM8 series, with its reliable diesel power, is a testament to efficient locomotive engineering.
LTZ TGM8 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | TGM6 | |
| Built by | LTZ · 1972–1991332 units | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' |
Operators of the LTZ TGM8
Railway companies that have operated the TGM8, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| BETONPLUS | BETONPLUS TGM8E | Albania |
| Ferrocarriles de Cuba | FCC TGM8Ek | Cuba |
LTZ TGM8 photos
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