The history of the TEM2 diesel locomotive begins in 1959.
At this time, the first TEM1 diesel locomotive is produced in Bryansk at the machine -building plant, which belonged to an enhanced series. For this model, a more powerful diesel pd1 was created. Already in 1960, the engineering plant produced two diesel locomotives, and the next 1961, more advanced TEM2 was published. The new diesel locomotive had greater power than the previously created model. TEM2U body is not much different from the diesel locomotive body of the first model. In order for the driver to be able to survey the path more conveniently, the side walls in his cabin do not have a tilt. In the updated model, diesel was replaced, as well as the main generator. Some other changes in the machines were made. The very first TEM2 models were used in the following depot: Ilyich’s name of the Moscow Road, Likhobors.
During the release of this type of machine, numerous changes were made to it, which can be seen at the TEM2U diesel locomotive and the following models. The model for No. 4 is characterized by a change in the design of the electric motor. Also in this model you can see the use of the driver’s controller. The main handles have eight running positions. For example, the model behind number No. 53 has an installed outlet, which allows you to enter it into the depot, using a stationary source of electric capacity.
Since 1968, all the diesel locomotives that are created at the factory underwent repair and maintenance of diesel locomotives, are equipped with a modernized engine (PD-1M). A system is introduced in the model No. 300, which allows you to automatically launch the engine. In No. 943, the number of necessary sections, due to which the process of cooling the water occurs, is reduced from 16 to 12. No. 1145 provides equipment, thanks to which the driver can independently manage a whole locomotive. Model TEM2-580, which was published in 1970, received a state quality mark. TEM2 is delivered to many countries, including Mongolia, Cuba, Poland. On the territory of the former USSR, this type of locomotive is the most common.