© trainspo.comASJ SJ Y8
Built by ASJ, Hägglund, Kalmar
Overview of the ASJ SJ Y8
Discover the SJ Y8, a charming railcar from Sweden.
This historical vehicle, built by ASJ, Hägglund, and Kalmar, reaches a top speed of 115 km/h and features a gauge of 1435 mm.
With a length of 17.55 m and a weight of 19 tonnes, the SJ Y8 has a power output of 145 kW and is classified with UIC axles B'2'.
The SJ Y8 is part of the Nora Bergslags Veteran-Jernväg (NBVJ YBo8) collection, representing a piece of Swedish railway history.
ASJ SJ Y8 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | SJ Y6 | |
| Built by | ASJ, Hägglund, Kalmar | |
| Top speed | 115 km/h71 mph | |
| Power output | 145 kW194 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'2' | |
| Length | 17.55 m57 ft 7 in | |
| Weight | 19 t41,888 lb |
Operators of the ASJ SJ Y8
Railway companies that have operated the SJ Y8, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Nora Bergslags Veteran-Jernväg | NBVJ YBo8 | Sweden |
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