2TE25K

The 2TE25K is a main line two-unit diesel-electric locomotive, rated at 5,000 kW (6,705 hp). 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/3TE25K2M/3TE25K3M
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Build date 2005–present Total produced 220
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Co-Co+Co-Co Gauge 1,520 mm (4 ft 11+27⁄32 in) Loco weight 144 t (142 long tons; 159 short tons) per unit 288 t (283 long tons; 317 short tons) total Prime mover 2TE25K : D49 12CHN26/26 2TE25KM : 5D49 16CHN26/26 3TE25K2M : GEVO-12 2/3TE25K3M : 5D49 16CHN26/26 Engine type 4-stroke, V12 diesel
Performance figures Maximum speed 110 km/h (68 mph) Power output 2,500 kW (3,353 hp) per unit 5,000 kW (6,705 hp) total
Career Number in class 502[1] Nicknames Peresvet

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.^[2]

Тепловоз 3ТЭ25К^2М-0116

From 2017 to 2020, twelve triple-unit 3TE25K2M locomotives rated at 9,300 kW (12,500 hp) have been supplied. These are now the most powerful diesel locomotives on Russian railways.^[1]

See also

• The Museum of the Moscow Railway, at Paveletsky Rail Terminal, Moscow
• Rizhsky Rail Terminal, Home of the Moscow Railway Museum
• Varshavsky Rail Terminal, St.Petersburg, Home of the Central Museum of Railway Transport, Russian Federation
• History of rail transport in Russia