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 type Diesel Builder Rauma-Repola Oy, Lokomo, Finland Build date 1968–1971 Total produced 24
Specifications Configuration: ​  • AAR B-B  • UIC B′B′ Gauge 1,524 mm (5 ft) 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) Adhesive weight 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 Loco 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 Operators VR Class Dr14 Number in class 24 Numbers 1851–1874 Nicknames Seepra, Belarus, Raitakukko, Viirukukko, Riikinkukko, Dieselkukko Disposition In 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]