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Diesel locomotive

Luhanskteplovoz PKP SM48 / TEM2A

Built by BMZ, Luhanskteplovoz

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
880 kW
1,180 hp
Weight
116 t
255,736 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the Luhanskteplovoz PKP SM48 / TEM2A

Discover the PKP SM48 / TEM2A, a robust diesel locomotive renowned for its powerful performance and dependable operation.

This workhorse, built by BMZ and Luhanskteplovoz, boasts an impressive 880 kW of power and can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h, making it well-suited for a variety of shunting and freight duties.

Featuring a Co'Co' UIC axle arrangement and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the PKP SM48 / TEM2A is characterized by its substantial 116-ton weight and proven durability.

This versatile locomotive has served numerous operators across Poland, including prominent companies like PKP Cargo, CTL Logistics, and DB Cargo Polska, as well as private owners, embodying solid railway engineering.

Explore its capabilities and see it in action through a collection of striking photographs showcasing its diverse assignments.

Luhanskteplovoz PKP SM48 / TEM2A technical specifications

Value
SeriesTEM2
Built byBMZ, Luhanskteplovoz
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output880 kW1,180 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Weight116 t255,736 lb
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Operators of the Luhanskteplovoz PKP SM48 / TEM2A

Railway companies that have operated the PKP SM48 / TEM2A, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
BartexBartex TEM2Poland
CTL LogisticsCTL SM48Poland
CTL LogisticsCTL TEM2Poland
DB Cargo PolskaDBCPL TEM2Poland
Dolnośląskie Linie AutobusoweDLA TEM2Poland
Kolprem Sp. z o.o.Kolprem TEM2Poland
Orion KolejOrion Kolej TEM2Poland
Orlen KoltransOKT TEM2Poland
PKP CargoPKP Cargo SM48Poland
Pol-Miedź TransPMT TEM2Poland
Private owners group@private-pl SM48Poland
Private owners group@private-pl TEM2Poland
Rail PolskaRP TEM2Poland
Trac Tec S.A.TrackTec TEM2Poland

Luhanskteplovoz PKP SM48 / TEM2A photos

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