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TEM18DM Diesel Shunting Locomotive

This DLC adds a highly detailed model of the TEM18DM diesel locomotive to ZDSimulator — one of the most widely used shunting and light freight locomotives across the post-Soviet region. Designed for non-electrified yards and industrial railways, it offers powerful diesel traction and realistic control experience.

🏭 History

The TEM18DM is a modernized version of the TEM18 series, developed by the Bryansk Machine-Building Plant (BMZ). Serial production began in 2008. The locomotive is designed for heavy shunting duties and hauling freight trains at sorting yards and industrial hubs.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

• Traction type: Diesel-electric

• Wheel arrangement: Bo-Bo

• Engine power: 1200 kW (1630 hp)

• Maximum speed: 100 km/h

• Locomotive weight: ~126 tons

• Starting tractive effort: up to 346 kN

• Transmission: Electric

• Power unit: Turbocharged diesel engine

🎮 DLC Features

• High-quality external model and driver’s cab

• Animated control elements in the cab

• Authentic engine, compressor, and relay sounds

• Realistic acceleration, braking, and inertia physics

• Compatible with freight scenarios in ZDSimulator

🚩 Operational Use

TEM18DM is widely used on non-electrified sorting stations, industrial railway networks, factory spurs, and light freight lines without overhead power.

Operated in Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and occasionally in Ukraine — primarily at industrial sites.