Sormovo Er

Built by BMZ, ČKD, HZTM, KTZ, Lugansk, NZL, Sormovo

Top speed

65 km/h

40 mph

Track gauge

1,520 mm

Russian broad gauge

Years built

1946–1957

3,266 units

Axle arrangement

E' h2

Overview of the Sormovo Er

Discover the impressive Er steam locomotive, a robust and iconic piece of railway engineering.

Classified as a 0-10-0 with a 1520 mm gauge, this powerful machine was built between 1946 and 1957 by renowned manufacturers like BMZ, ČKD, and Lugansk.

With a top speed of 65 km/h, the Er series served various railways across Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Kazakhstan, and Russia.

Explore the enduring legacy and capabilities of this significant steam locomotive.

Sormovo Er technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	0-5-0
Built by	BMZ, ČKD, HZTM, KTZ, Lugansk, NZL, Sormovo · 1946–19573,266 units
Top speed	65 km/h40 mph	40 mph
Track gauge	1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in	4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangement	E' h2
Whyte notation	0-10-0

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Operators of the Sormovo Er

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

Operator	Class	Country
Belarusian Railway	BCh Er	Belarus
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy	KTZ Er	Kazakhstan
Moldovan Railway	CFM Er	Moldova
Russian Railways	RZD Er	Russia
Private owners group	@private-ua Er	Ukraine
Ukrainian Railways	UZ Er	Ukraine