2TE25K explained

2TE25K/3TE25K2M/3TE25K3M
Builddate:2005–present
Powertype:Diesel-electric
Primemover:2TE25K : D49 12CHN26/262TE25KM : 5D49 16CHN26/263TE25K2M : GEVO-12 2/3TE25K3M : 5D49 16CHN26/26
Enginetype:4-stroke, V12 diesel
Totalproduction:220
Locoweight:144t per unit
288t total
Uicclass:Co-Co+Co-Co
Nicknames:Peresvet
Poweroutput:25000NaN0 per unit
50000NaN0 total
Maxspeed:110km/h
Numinclass:502

The 2TE25K is a main line two-unit diesel-electric locomotive, rated at 50000NaN0. It is equipped with AC/DC transmission and is designed to haul freight trains on the Russian Federation lines RZD on the broad gauge.

2TE25K diesel locomotive has been used as the basis of the 2TE25A class main line two-unit diesel freight locomotive of the same power rating and featuring AC/AC transmission and collector traction motors.[1]

From 2017 to 2020, twelve triple-unit 3TE25K2M locomotives rated at have been supplied. These are now the most powerful diesel locomotives on Russian railways.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2TE25K Diesel Freight Locomotive. 2011-09-01.
  2. Russian Railways puts 9·3 MW diesel locomotives into service . 29 January 2020 . .