Luhanskteplovoz Ov

Built by BMZ, HZTM, Sormovo, KTZ, Lugansk

Top speed

60 km/h

37 mph

Power output

441 kW

591 hp

Length

9.67 m

31 ft 9 in

Track gauge

1,520 mm

Russian broad gauge

Years built

1901–1920

4,175 units

Axle arrangement

D' h2

Overview of the Luhanskteplovoz Ov

Discover the robust Ov steam locomotive, a significant piece of Russian railway history.

Built between 1901 and 1920 by esteemed manufacturers like BMZ, HZTM, Sormovo, KTZ, and Lugansk, this 0-8-0 Whyte notation locomotive served the Russian Railways (RZD).

The RZD Ov operated on the 1520 mm gauge, a standard in Russia, and was known for its dependable performance.

With a power output of 441 kW and a top speed of 60 km/h, it was a workhorse contributing to the nation's transport infrastructure.

This classic steam engine, with a length of 9.67 m, stands as a testament to early 20th-century railway engineering.

Explore the legacy of the Ov locomotive and its role in shaping Russian rail transport.

Luhanskteplovoz Ov technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	RZD O
Built by	BMZ, HZTM, Sormovo, KTZ, Lugansk · 1901–19204,175 units
Top speed	60 km/h37 mph	37 mph
Power output	441 kW591 hp	591 hp
Track gauge	1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in	4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangement	D' h2
Whyte notation	0-8-0
Length	9.67 m31 ft 9 in	31 ft 9 in