2TE116

The 2TE116 is a broad gauge double diesel locomotive manufactured by Luhanskteplovoz, used extensively to haul heavy freight trains in the Soviet Union and its successor states, particularly by RŽD.

2TE116
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderLuhanskteplovoz
Total produced2176
Specifications
Configuration:
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Gauge1,520 mm (4 ft 11+27⁄32 in)
Loco weight272 t (268 long tons; 300 short tons)
Performance figures
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Power output4,500 kW (6,035 hp)
Career
First run1971

Variants are still being sold by Transmash; Ulanbataar Railway placed an order for 35 in October 2010.

The 2TE25 is a successor.

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