TU8G

The TU8G (ТУ8Г) is a Soviet, later Russian diesel locomotive for track gauge.

History
The diesel locomotive TU8G (ТУ8Г) is designed for loading and unloading and also general purpose locomotive for Narrow gauge railways. The TU8G was developed in 1987 - 1988 at the Kambarka Engineering Works to replace the aging locomotive classes TU6D (ТУ6Д). The TU8G was designed to be used on any gauge from –. The cab is equipped with heat-system, refrigerator, radio-set and air conditioning. TU8G № 0022 - 0027 made on the for the Sakhalin Railway.

Additional specifications

 * Carrying capacity of motor-car platform - 29.4 kN (3.0 t)
 * Crane - hydraulic with moving remote control
 * Carrying capacity - 9.8 kN (1.0 t)
 * Angle of rotation (of crane) - 360°
 * Max. boom-out (of crane) - 6.0 m
 * Number of seats in the cabin - 6
 * Distance between bogies - 4,000 mm
 * Base of bogies - 1,400 mm