The Sr2 is a class of electric locomotives of the VR Group. They were built by SLM/ABB and later by Adtranz and finally Bombardier Transportation and assembled by Transtech Oy.[2] They are closely based on the class Re 460 (or Lok 2000) locomotives of Swiss Federal Railways.
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VR class Sr2 |
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Maximum speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) |
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Power output | 6,000 kW (8,050 hp) max continuous 5,000 kW (6,700 hp) |
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Tractive effort | 280 kN (62,950 lbf) |
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Operators | VR |
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Number in class | 46 |
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Numbers | 3201–3246 |
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First run | 1995 |
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Disposition | In service |
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The nicknames of this class are Alppiruusu (Edelweiss), Käkikello (Cuckoo clock), both referring to the Swiss origin of the locomotive,[3] as well as Marsu (Guinea pig) and Möhkö (Blob), both from the looks of the locomotive.