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 typeDiesel-electric
Total produced220
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICCo-Co+Co-Co
Gauge1,520 mm (4 ft 11+2732 in)
Loco weight144 t (142 long tons; 159 short tons) per unit
288 t (283 long tons; 317 short tons) total
Prime mover2TE25K : D49 12CHN26/26

2TE25KM : 5D49 16CHN26/26 3TE25K2M : GEVO-12

2/3TE25K3M : 5D49 16CHN26/26
Engine type4-stroke, V12 diesel
Performance figures
Maximum speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Power output2,500 kW (3,353 hp) per unit
5,000 kW (6,705 hp) total
Career
Number in class502[1]
NicknamesPeresvet

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]

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Тепловоз 3ТЭ25К-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]

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References edit

  1. ^ a b "Russian Railways puts 9·3 MW diesel locomotives into service". Railway Gazette International. 29 January 2020.
  2. ^ "2TE25K Diesel Freight Locomotive". Retrieved 2011-09-01.