VR Class Dr14
Appearance
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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
- ^ a b c 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