Diesel-electric locomotive for heavy freight trains and probably one of the best product of Sowiet union (built in ukrainian Luhansk). Developed in early 60´s as universal freight locomotive to use ahead Eastern Bloc contries from Eastern Germany to North Corea. Using unique 2-stroke turbocharged V12 diesel engine and oversize electric part was one of the most reliable and powerful machines ever built, operated from tundra to mongolian desert by present day.
Production: 1964-1995, total 3273 (for Czechoslovakia 601) Operation: 1964-present day Use: heavy freight trains, heavy stop trains and fast trains Indicated power: 1470 kW (later reduced to 1435 kW) max. speed in operation: 100 km/h #rušeň_sergej #lokomotiva_sergej #m62_sorozat #taigatrommel #ŁTZ_M62 #тепловоз_М62
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