© trainspo.comTCh-5 Lida TME1
Built by CZ LOKO, TCh-5 Lida
Overview of the TCh-5 Lida TME1
Discover the BCh TME1 locomotive, a powerful diesel engine designed for reliability and performance.
This robust locomotive, operating on a 1520 mm gauge, is a key asset for Belarusian Railway.
With a top speed of 95 km/h and a substantial weight of 120 tons, the TME1 is built for demanding tasks.
Its impressive 1455 kW power output, driven by a Caterpillar 3512/631 V12 prime mover, ensures efficient operation and a tractive effort of 414 kN.
Manufactured by CZ LOKO in 2010, the TME1 represents modern diesel locomotive technology.
TCh-5 Lida TME1 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | CZ LOKO, TCh-5 Lida · 2010 | |
| Top speed | 95 km/h59 mph | |
| Power output | 1,455 kW1,951 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 414 kN93,071 lbf | |
| Prime mover | Caterpillar 3512/631 V12 | |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in | |
| Weight | 120 t264,554 lb | |
| Axle load | 20 t44,092 lb |
Operators of the TCh-5 Lida TME1
Railway companies that have operated the TME1, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Belarusian Railway | BCh TME1 | Belarus |
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