© trainspo.comSLM Tm 232.2
Built by SLM, MAN
Overview of the SLM Tm 232.2
Discover the SBB Cargo Tm 232.2, a robust and versatile diesel locomotive built by SLM and MAN. This powerful machine, classified as Tm IV, is designed for shunting and light freight duties.
With a top speed of 60 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the Tm 232.2 boasts a substantial tractive effort of 90 kN. Its compact dimensions, measuring 7.67 meters in length and weighing 30 tons, make it exceptionally agile on Swiss railway networks.
Refurbished in 2007, this locomotive embodies the reliability and efficiency characteristic of the SBB Cargo fleet. Its Whyte notation of 0-4-0 and UIC axle arrangement of B' highlight its solid construction, making the Tm 232.2 a dependable choice for demanding operational tasks.
SLM Tm 232.2 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Tm IV | |
| Built by | SLM, MAN | |
| Refurbished | 2007 | |
| Top speed | 60 km/h37 mph | |
| Tractive effort | 90 kN20,233 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B' | |
| Whyte notation | 0-4-0 | |
| Length | 7.67 m25 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 30 t66,139 lb |
Operators of the SLM Tm 232.2
Railway companies that have operated the Tm 232.2, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| SBB Cargo | SBB Cargo Tm 232.2 | Switzerland |
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