TEVZ VL8M

Built by NEVZ, TEVZ

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

3,760 kW

5,042 hp

Weight

184 t

405,650 lb

Length

27.52 m

90 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,520 mm

Russian broad gauge

Years built

1953–1967

Overview of the TEVZ VL8M

Discover the powerful VL8M electric locomotive, a classic workhorse of the 1520 mm gauge railways.

This robust locomotive, built between 1953 and 1967, boasts a formidable 3760 kW power output and a top speed of 100 km/h, making it ideal for heavy freight duties.

With its distinctive Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' axle arrangement and a substantial weight of 184 tons, the VL8M is known for its reliability and performance on demanding routes.

Explore the impressive specifications of the VL8M, including its considerable length of 27.52 meters and an axle load of 22.5 tons.

Originally developed for 3 kV DC electric systems, this versatile locomotive has served with distinction and continues to be operated by private owners and railway companies in Ukraine and Russia, including Crimean Railway and Ukrainian Railways.

TEVZ VL8M technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	VL8
Built by	NEVZ, TEVZ · 1953–1967
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	3,760 kW5,042 hp	5,042 hp
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in	4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'
Length	27.52 m90 ft 3 in	90 ft 3 in
Width	3.11 m10 ft 2 in	10 ft 2 in
Height	5.08 m16 ft 8 in	16 ft 8 in
Weight	184 t405,650 lb	405,650 lb
Axle load	22.5 t49,604 lb	49,604 lb