The ŁTZ M62 is a Soviet diesel locomotive produced since the 1960s by the Luhansk Locomotive Works (ŁTZ). Known as "Gagarin", it was widely used in Eastern Bloc countries – including on the Trans-Siberian Railway, before most of the line was electrified. The M62 played a significant role in freight transport across Siberia, especially on less developed sections.
Key features of the M62:
Key features of the Trans-Siberian Railway: