Luhanskteplovoz 2M62UC

Built by Lugansk

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

2,100 kW

2,816 hp

Weight

252 t

555,564 lb

Length

34.8 m

114 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,520 mm

Russian broad gauge

Years built

1986–1997

388 units

Overview of the Luhanskteplovoz 2M62UC

Discover the robust 2M62UC diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse designed for heavy-duty railway operations. Its distinctive Co'Co'+Co'Co' UIC axle configuration ensures exceptional traction and stability across diverse terrains.

Built by Lugansk between 1986 and 1997, this series M62 derivative has seen service with Latvian Railways (LDZ) and is also operated by private owners in Lithuania. With a formidable length of 34.8 meters and weighing in at 252 tons, the 2M62UC boasts a substantial presence on the tracks.

Featuring a powerful 2100 kW engine, this locomotive can reach a top speed of 100 km/h, making it efficient for freight and passenger transport on the 1520 mm gauge. Its substantial dimensions, including a width of 2.95 meters and a height of 4.62 meters, underscore its imposing design and capabilities.

The 2M62UC represents a reliable and enduring design in the world of diesel traction, contributing significantly to railway logistics.

Luhanskteplovoz 2M62UC technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	M62
Built by	Lugansk · 1986–1997388 units
Refurbished	MÁV
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	2,100 kW2,816 hp	2,816 hp
Track gauge	1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in	4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'+Co'Co'
Length	34.8 m114 ft 2 in	114 ft 2 in
Width	2.95 m9 ft 8 in	9 ft 8 in
Height	4.62 m15 ft 2 in	15 ft 2 in
Weight	252 t555,564 lb	555,564 lb