Russia Just Replaced America's GE Engines With Its Own Giant Locomotive

Russia has completed a major transition on one of its most important industrial railways. The American-powered GEVO12 locomotives that once hauled coal trains across the Elga coal basin have now been replaced by the indigenous 3TE28—a fully Russian heavy-haul locomotive built for some of the harshest operating conditions on Earth. In this video, we explore how the 3TE28 became the backbone of operations at the Elga coal project and the newly completed Pacific Railway. We examine its powerful 18-9DGM diesel engine, its ability to haul trains weighing up to 18,300 tonnes, and the advanced automation that allows it to operate efficiently across Siberia's mountains, permafrost, and extreme winter temperatures. We also look at why sanctions accelerated Russia's move away from imported American GEVO12 engines, how domestic manufacturing reshaped locomotive production, and what this means for the future of heavy-haul freight operations in Russia's Far East. With coal exports continuing to grow and new railway infrastructure expanding toward the Pacific coast, the 3TE28 represents far more than a new locomotive. It reflects Russia's broader effort to develop strategic transport infrastructure using entirely domestic technology while supporting one of the country's largest mining projects. Watch until the end to see why this locomotive is becoming one of the most important machines powering Russia's industrial ambitions. #Russia #RussianRailways #3TE28 #Elga #Coal #Locomotive #HeavyHaul #Railway #Engineering #Technology #Transport #GEVO12 #Sanctions #Siberia #PacificRailway Be a Member for exclusive privileges -    / @altitudeaddicts   Twitter : https://x.com/AltitudeAddicts Website: https://www.altitudeaddicts.com