TU8 diesel locomotive
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TU8 (ТУ8) - Soviet, later Russian diesel locomotive for gauge 750 mm (2 ft 5 1⁄2 in).
History
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TU8, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia
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TU8, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia
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.[1]
Series locomotives
The diesel locomotive TU8 (ТУ8) has been used as the basis of three other locomotives:
Additional specifications
- Distance between bogies - 4,000 mm
- Base of bogies - 1,400 mm
See also
References
External links
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