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Steam locomotive

Luhanskteplovoz LV

Built by Lugansk

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Weight
122 t
268,964 lb
Length
14.79 m
48 ft 6 in
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1952–1956
522 units
Axle arrangement
1'E1' h2

Overview of the Luhanskteplovoz LV

Explore the powerful RZD LV steam locomotive, a testament to Russian railway engineering.

Built in Lugansk between 1952 and 1956, this impressive machine boasts a 2-10-2 Whyte notation, showcasing its distinctive wheel arrangement.

With a top speed of 80 km/h and a length of 14.79 meters, the RZD LV played a significant role in the history of Russian Railways.

Its substantial weight of 122 tons and a 1520 mm gauge made it ideally suited for the vast Russian landscape.

Discover the captivating details of this iconic steam locomotive, a must-see for railway history enthusiasts.

Luhanskteplovoz LV technical specifications

Value
SeriesRZD OR18
Built byLugansk · 1952–1956522 units
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Track gauge1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangement1'E1' h2
Whyte notation2-10-2
Length14.79 m48 ft 6 in
Weight122 t268,964 lb
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Operators of the Luhanskteplovoz LV

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

OperatorClassCountry
Russian RailwaysRZD LVRussia

Luhanskteplovoz LV photos

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