Alstom VR Dr13

Built by Alsthom, Lokomo, Valmet

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Power output

2,060 kW

2,763 hp

Weight

99 t

218,257 lb

Length

18.58 m

60 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,524 mm

Russian broad gauge

Years built

1962–1965

54 units

Overview of the Alstom VR Dr13

Discover the VR Dr13, a powerful diesel locomotive built in Finland between 1962 and 1965 by Alsthom, Lokomo, and Valmet.

This robust and reliable locomotive is a vital part of the VR Group fleet, designed for heavy transport tasks on the 1524 mm gauge Finnish railway network.

With a top speed of 140 km/h and an impressive power output of 2060 kW, the VR Dr13 is a true workhorse, measuring 18.58 meters in length and weighing 99 tons.

Alstom VR Dr13 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Alsthom, Lokomo, Valmet · 1962–196554 units
Top speed	140 km/h87 mph	87 mph
Power output	2,060 kW2,763 hp	2,763 hp
Track gauge	1,524 mmRussian broad gauge5 ft 0 in	5 ft 0 in
UIC axle arrangement	C'C'
Length	18.58 m60 ft 11 in	60 ft 11 in
Width	3.09 m10 ft 2 in	10 ft 2 in
Height	3.5 m11 ft 6 in	11 ft 6 in
Weight	99 t218,257 lb	218,257 lb