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Kalmar Y6

Built by Hägglund, Kalmar

Top speed
115 km/h
71 mph
Power output
145 kW
194 hp
Weight
19 t
41,888 lb
Length
17.55 m
57 ft 7 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1953–1961

Overview of the Kalmar Y6

Discover the SJ Y6 railcar, a classic piece of Swedish railway history.

Built by Hägglund and Kalmar between 1953 and 1961, this distinctive B'2' classified locomotive operated for Sweden Railways.

With a top speed of 115 km/h and a capacity of 53 seats, the Y6 was designed for efficient passenger transport. Its standard gauge of 1435 mm and a power output of 145 kW made it a reliable workhorse on the Swedish network.

This railcar, with a length of 17.55 meters and a weight of 19 tons, represents a significant era in locomotive design. Explore the heritage and engineering of the Y6, a testament to post-war railway innovation.

Kalmar Y6 technical specifications

Value
SeriesSJ Y6
Built byHägglund, Kalmar · 1953–1961
Top speed115 km/h71 mph
Power output145 kW194 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB'2'
Capacity53 seats
Length17.55 m57 ft 7 in
Weight19 t41,888 lb

Operators of the Kalmar Y6

Railway companies that have operated the Y6, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Sweden RailwaysSJ Y6Sweden

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