Luhanskteplovoz FD20

Built by Lugansk

Top speed

85 km/h

53 mph

Power output

2,312 kW

3,100 hp

Weight

135 t

297,624 lb

Length

15.88 m

52 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,520 mm

Russian broad gauge

Years built

1931–1942

2,925 units

Overview of the Luhanskteplovoz FD20

Discover the powerful RZD FD20 steam locomotive, a true icon of railway engineering.

This impressive 2-10-2 Whyte notation engine, also known as the UZ FD20 in Ukraine, boasts a remarkable power output of 2312 kW.

Built by Lugansk between 1931 and 1942, the FD20 series operated with Russian Railways (RZD) and Ukrainian Railways (UZ), contributing significantly to freight and passenger transport.

With a top speed of 85 km/h and a substantial weight of 135 tons, this 1520 mm gauge locomotive is a testament to robust design and enduring performance.

Explore the legacy of the FD20, a formidable steam locomotive that shaped railway history across Russia and Ukraine.

Luhanskteplovoz FD20 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	RZD FD
Built by	Lugansk · 1931–19422,925 units
Top speed	85 km/h53 mph	53 mph
Power output	2,312 kW3,100 hp	3,100 hp
Track gauge	1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in	4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangement	1'E1' h2
Whyte notation	2-10-2
Length	15.88 m52 ft 1 in	52 ft 1 in
Weight	135 t297,624 lb	297,624 lb