VR Class Dr14
Class Dr14 | |
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A Dr14 at Pasila railway station. | |
Type and origin | |
Power type | Diesel |
Builder | Rauma-Repola Oy, Lokomo, Finland |
Build date | 1968–1971 |
Total produced | 24 |
Specifications | |
AAR wheel arr. | B-B |
UIC classification | B′B′ |
Gauge | 1,524 mm (60.0 in) |
Wheel diameter | 1,050 mm (41 in) |
Wheelbase | 9,650 mm (380 in) |
Length | 14.00 m (45.93 ft) |
Width | 3.2 m (10 ft) |
Height | 4.7 m (15 ft) |
Weight on drivers |
19.5 t (19.2 long tons; 21.5 short tons) 21.5 t (21.2 long tons; 23.7 short tons) with added weight |
Locomotive weight |
78 t (77 long tons; 86 short tons) 86 t (85 long tons; 95 short tons) with added weight |
Fuel type | Diesel |
Prime mover | Tampella MAN R8V 22/30 ATL |
Transmission | Hydraulic Voith L206 rsb. |
Performance figures | |
Maximum speed | 75 km/h (47 mph) or 35 km/h (22 mph) |
Power output | 875 kW (1,173 hp) |
Career | |
Operator(s) | VR |
Class | Dr14 |
Number in class | 24 |
Number(s) | 1851–1874 |
Nicknames | Seepra, Belarus, Raitakukko, Viirukukko, Riikinkukko, Dieselkukko |
Disposition | In Service |
The Dr14 is a heavy shunting locomotive used by VR Group. Some of the locomotives can be radio controlled.
History
VR ordered 24 locomotives to improve the efficiency of shunting work,[1] which was back then mainly done with class Vr3 steam locomotives.[2] Two locomotives were delivered for testing purposes in 1969, with the main series being delivered between 1970 and 1972.[1] Until 1976, the Dr14 was known as the Vr12.[1]
The locomotives are used at the biggest Finnish rail yards at Helsinki, Riihimäki, Tampere, Seinäjoki, Kouvola, Imatra and Pieksämäki.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Eonsuu, Honkanen & Pölhö 1995, p. 34.
- ↑ Eonsuu, Honkanen & Pölhö 1995, p. 35.
- ↑ Eonsuu, Honkanen & Pölhö 1995, pp. 34–35.
Literature
- Eonsuu, Tapio; Honkanen, Pekka; Pölhö, Eljas (1995). Suomen veturit osa 2. Moottorikalusto. Elokuvan Maailma. pp. 34–35. ISBN 952-5060-02-0.
External links
Media related to VR Class Dr14 at Wikimedia Commons
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