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.
