© trainspo.comNOHAB Esh
Built by NOHAB
Overview of the NOHAB Esh
Explore the KTZ Esh steam locomotive, a robust 0-5-0 model built by NOHAB in 1924.
This iconic locomotive features a 2-10-0 series classification and operates on a 1520 mm gauge, making it suitable for broad gauge railways.
With a top speed of 65 km/h, the KTZ Esh was vital for Kazakhstan's rail operations, proudly serving Kazakhstan Temir Zholy.
Its Whyte notation of 2-10-0 and UIC axle arrangement of 1'E h2 underscore its powerful build and traction capabilities.
This locomotive represents a significant chapter in railway engineering history and its impact on transportation in Kazakhstan.
NOHAB Esh technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | 0-5-0 | |
| Built by | NOHAB · 1924498 units | |
| Top speed | 65 km/h40 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 1'E h2 | |
| Whyte notation | 2-10-0 |
Operators of the NOHAB Esh
Railway companies that have operated the Esh, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan Temir Zholy | KTZ Esh | Kazakhstan |
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