Vagonka Studenka M 262.0

Built by ČKD, Vagonka Studenka

Top speed

90 km/h

56 mph

Power output

301 kW

404 hp

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1949–1960

238 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'2'

Overview of the Vagonka Studenka M 262.0

Discover the M 262.0 railcar, a notable example of Czech railway engineering.

This versatile locomotive, built by ČKD and Vagonka Studenka between 1949 and 1960, boasts a powerful 301 kW output and a top speed of 90 km/h.

With a seating capacity for 56 passengers and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the M 262.0 has served various operators.

It operated under Czech Railways (ČD 830) and Czechoslovak State Railways (ČSD 830), as well as Retrolok s.r.o. (RLK 830).

In Slovakia, it was known as a locomotive for The Railways of the Slovak Republic (ŽSR 830 and ŽSR M 262).

Its Bo'2' classification highlights its unique wheel arrangement, making it a distinctive unit in rail transport history.

Railway companies that have operated the M 262.0, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Czech Railways	ČD 830	Czechia
Czechoslovak State Railways	ČSD 830	Czechia
Retrolok s.r.o.	RLK 830	Czechia
The Railways of the Slovak Republic	ŽSR 830	Slovakia
The Railways of the Slovak Republic	ŽSR M 262	Slovakia