Power type Diesel UIC class B'B' | Build date 1988 - today Wheel diameter 600 mm (23.62 in) | |
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Builder Kambarka Engineering Works Gauge 750 mm (2 ft 5 ⁄2 in) to
1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) | ||
TU8 (ТУ8) - Soviet, later Russian diesel locomotive for gauge 750 mm (2 ft 5 1⁄2 in).
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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:
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References
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