- LM-68M
LM-68M is a Soviet-made four axle
tram , or a streetcar. LM stands for «Ленинградский Моторный», which is a motor car made inLeningrad . LM68M is a further development of anLM-68 tram. Production began in 1974 and continued until 1988.LM-68M trams work in
St. Petersburg Technical specifics
LM-68M is a wide gauge tram (1,524 mm or 60 inches) it is high floor, continuously welded four axle tram. Its body differs from the LM-68 body by an emphasized frame and removed glass on the roof, which created a lot of problems in usage. The LM-68M is identical to LM-68 in its pneumatic equipment. The LM-68M tram has 35 seats and is capable of transporting 206 passengers when fully loaded. LM-68M cars are m to ft|15 long, mm to in|2550 wide and mm to in|3170 high; net weight is 19.5 tonnes. The tram is capable of working as a multiple traction system.
Modifications
* LM-68M — one side, or single ended tram.
* 71-881 — double ended, two-cab version of LM-68M. Used in Cherjomushki (Sayano-Shushinskaya hydro-electric station) and in St Petersburg.ee also
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Tramways in Saint Petersburg
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