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 The 2M62 and M62 types were built in thousands for Soviet Union in 1960s to as late as 1980s. The type was used ans still is for the main line heavy haul duties. The 2M62 is a double unit for heavy freight duties where the M62 is used for several duties mainly on the freight side, even switching! The type 2M62 and M62 can be found mainly on the ex. eastern block countries including Latvia, Lithuania, Russia itself and outside the ex. block in Finland.  Lets start with extremes: here a truly rare form of the M62, the 3M62U number 0011 in Russian Karelia! 3 modernized M62 units are coupled together to create a formidable powerhorse of 4500 kW. The U stands for refurbished unit. Below the 2M62U number 0093 in Latvia pulling a heavy freight train. Pictures by Ilkka Siissalo 2009.   And finally, the solitary M62K number 1229 in Lithunia. This unit is switching in Panevezys station. Picture by Ilkka Siissalo. Notice the almost identiccal coloring in each locomotive taken in three different countries!  To the top of the page
Technical details -> Type: M62, 2M62, 3M62 -> Usage: Heavy road freight locomotive -> Builder: Lugansk -> Production dates: 1964 - 1987 -> Numbers built: almost 3000 , remaining units unknown - M62: 750 units - 2M62: 1250 units - 3M62: a few -> Gauge: 1520 mm (5 ft) -> Users: LDZ, Rzd, ... -> Seen: Russia, Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine, probably much of the ex. Eastern Europe. -> Energy Source: Diesel fuel -> Engine: Kolomna type 14D40 V-12, 2 stroke, turbocharged -> Power output: originally 1470 kW / unit (2000 Hp) at 750 rpm -> Transmission: Diesel electric DC -> Generator: -> Traction motors: DC, ETM type ED-107, each x 195 kW, later types may have same ED-107A as the 2TE116. -> Tractive Effort: 350 kN start / 200 kN at 20km/h -> Wheel arrangement: Co-Co + Co-Co -> Wheel diameter: 1050 mm -> Maximum operational speed: 100 km/h (62 mph) -> Length: 17,4m per each unit -> Heigth: -> Width: -> Weight: - M62: 117 metric tons - 2M62: 120 metric tons x 2 -> Axle weight max: 20 tons To the top of the page
Roster list Given some time this list will include pictures of about a few dozen of the M62's built. 3M62U number 0011 of RdZ A truly rare form of the M62, the 3M62U number 0011 in Russian Karelia! 3 modernized M62 units are coupled together to create a formidable powerhorse of 4500 kW. The U stands for refurbished unit. Picture by Ilkka Siissalo 2009. 2M62U number 0093 of LDZ Above the 2M62U number 0093 in Latvia pulling a heavy freight train. Picture by Ilkka Siissalo 2009. 2M62S number 0118 of LDZ  Above and below the 2M62S number
0118 in Adazi, Latvia pulling a heavy freight train. Picture by
Ilkka Siissalo 2009. 2M62 number 0605 of RdZ  The economic upturn in Russia has brought a number of older rolling stock to the rails including this 2M62 number 0605 which hauled freight trains in the Fenno-Russian border area. Picture by John McKey 2010.    M62K number 1229 of Lithuanian Railways Picture: a solitary M62K number 1229 in Lithunia. This unit is switching in Panevezys station. Picture by Ilkka Siissalo. M62 number 1798 of RdZ  Sitting in the tough weather of Sortavala Russia thwe M62 number 1798 is resting between the assignments. Picture by Ilkka Siissalo 2009.  Reference main page
If you were interested in 2M62, you might find these links useful as well:  Tep70
(similar, but single, locomotive for the passenger use)...
Sources: Jane's Train recognition guide 2005, Soviet Locomotive Types, the Union Legacy, The Web, ... |
Created for 4rail.net by John McKey, Ilkka Siissalo, Stanislav Voronin. Pictures by Ilkka Siissalo, Sanna Siissalo, Stanislav Voronin and John McKey.  Also on Eastern Rolling Stock  The Tep70 heavy passenger locomotive is used in both Russian and international traffic on 5 ft domain.  The backbone of current Russian freight railroading is formed with the monstrous 2Te116, Te116 and 3te116 locomotives. These powerful locos also work regularly on international 1520mm/5ft routes.  2M62, M62 and the 3M62 in the picture created an impressive heavy diesel fleet in Soviet period of the Russia. Most units still exist, either in original condition or rebuilt.  Tep60 passenger diesel was a predecessor of the formidable Tep70 diesels. Once creating a numerous passenger fleet, many units have found their way to the museum, but you might be able to spot an unit online in countries like Latvia. |
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