VR Class Dr14

The Dr14 is a heavy shunting locomotive used by VR Group. Some of the locomotives can be radio controlled.

Class Dr14
A Dr14 at Pasila railway station.
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel
BuilderRauma-Repola Oy, Lokomo, Finland
Build date1968–1971
Total produced24
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • AARB-B
 • UICB′B′
Gauge1,524 mm (5 ft)
Wheel diameter1,050 mm (41 in)
Wheelbase9,650 mm (380 in)
Length14.00 m (45.93 ft)
Width3.2 m (10 ft)
Height4.7 m (15 ft)
Adhesive weight19.5 t (19.2 long tons; 21.5 short tons)
21.5 t (21.2 long tons; 23.7 short tons) with added weight
Loco weight78 t (77 long tons; 86 short tons)
86 t (85 long tons; 95 short tons) with added weight
Fuel typeDiesel
Prime moverTampella MAN R8V 22/30 ATL
TransmissionHydraulic Voith L206 rsb.
Performance figures
Maximum speed75 km/h (47 mph) or 35 km/h (22 mph)
Power output875 kW (1,173 hp)
Career
OperatorsVR
ClassDr14
Number in class24
Numbers1851–1874
NicknamesSeepra, Belarus, Raitakukko, Viirukukko, Riikinkukko, Dieselkukko
DispositionIn Service

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. Eonsuu, Honkanen & Pölhö 1995, p. 34.
  2. Eonsuu, Honkanen & Pölhö 1995, p. 35.
  3. 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.
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