TU8 diesel locomotive

TU8
TU8-0427, Apsheronsk narrow-gauge railway
Type and origin Power type Diesel Builder Kambarka Engineering Works Build date 1988–present
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC B'B' Gauge 750 mm (2 ft 5+1⁄2 in) to 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) Wheel diameter 600 mm (23.62 in) Minimum curve 40 m (131.23 ft) Length 8,525 mm (27 ft 11+5⁄8 in) Width 2,300 mm (7 ft 6+1⁄2 in) Height 3,495 mm (11 ft 5+5⁄8 in) Axle load 4 t (3.9 long tons; 4.4 short tons)(?) Loco weight 16 t (15.7 long tons; 17.6 short tons) Fuel type Diesel Prime mover ЯМЗ-236М Engine type V-engine Transmission mechanical
Performance figures Maximum speed 50 km/h (31 mph) Power output 180 hp
Career Class RUS – ТУ8 Belarus – ТУ8 Vietnam – TY8 / ТУ8Э Ukraine – ТУ8 Estonia – ТУ8 Latvia – ТУ8 Lithuania – ТУ8

TU8 (ТУ8) – Soviet, later Russian diesel locomotive for gauge 750 mm (2 ft 5+1⁄2 in).

History

Diesel locomotive TU8 (ТУ8) is used for transportation & shunting services on narrow-gauge railways with a track gauge ranging from 750 mm (2 ft 5+1⁄2 in) to 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in). The TU8 was developed in 1987 – 1988 at the Kambarka Engineering Works to replace the ageing locomotive classes TU6A (ТУ6А). The cab is equipped with efficient heat-system, refrigerator, radio-set and air conditioning.

Series locomotives

The diesel locomotive TU8 (ТУ8) has been used as the basis of three other locomotives:

• TU8G (ТУ8Г)
• TU8P (ТУ8П)
• TU6SPA (ТУ6СПА) mobile power station

Additional specifications

• Distance between bogies – 4,000 mm
• Base of bogies – 1,400 mm

Gallery

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  TU8, Udimskaya narrow-gauge railway
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  TU8-0427, Apsheronsk narrow-gauge railway
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  TU8-0167, Sharya Forest Museum Railway
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  TU8-0541, Loyginskaya narrow gauge railway
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  TU8-0541, Loyginskaya narrow-gauge railway
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  TU8-0542, Loyginskaya narrow-gauge railway

See also

• Kambarka Engineering Works

External links

• Series locomotives (Russian language)
• TU8 diesel locomotive (Russian language)