TEM 18 is a new Russian diesel - electric shunting \ switching locomotive. It is producing now by the joint-stock company "Bryansk Engineering Works" (BMZ) in Bryansk city (Central Russia). Six-axle TEM18 has the in-line four-cycle diesel 1-PD4A 757...993 kW. Weight 108...123,6 tons. Max. speed 100 km / h. Max. power traction 275...283 kN. Minimum radius of rail curves 80 m. Made in modifications for the rail gauge from 1435 to 1676 mm., for moderate and tropical climate. The supply of fuel, sand, oil, water allows to perform shunting without refueling of the above during 8...10 days.
Photo has given by BMZ company as the owner (telex 412500 BMZ RU).
Scan by Oleg V. Izmerov