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Electric locomotive

Dinamo VL19

Built by Dinamo, KTZ

Top speed
85 km/h
53 mph
Track gauge
1,524 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1932–1938
145 units

Overview of the Dinamo VL19

Discover the VL19 electric locomotive, a significant piece of Russian railway history.

Built between 1932 and 1938 by Dinamo and KTZ in Russia, this robust locomotive was designed for the extensive networks of Russian Railways.

With a top speed of 85 km/h and a broad gauge of 1524 mm, the VL19 was engineered to operate efficiently with both 1.5 kV DC and 3 kV DC electrical systems, offering versatility for freight and passenger transport.

As part of the RZD VL19 class, 145 units were produced, playing a vital role in the advancement of Soviet-era rail transportation.

Dinamo VL19 technical specifications

Value
Built byDinamo, KTZ · 1932–1938145 units
Top speed85 km/h53 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,524 mmRussian broad gauge5 ft 0 in

Operators of the Dinamo VL19

Railway companies that have operated the VL19, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Russian RailwaysRZD VL19Russia

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