Kalmar Y7

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 Y7

Discover the iconic Y7, a Swedish railcar with a rich history on the railways of Sweden.

Built by Hägglund and Kalmar between 1953 and 1961 as part of the SJ Y6 series, this railcar offers a capacity of 47 seats and can reach a top speed of 115 km/h.

Measuring 17.55 meters long and weighing 19 tons, the Y7 is powered by a 145 kW engine and features a B'2' axle configuration, representing a significant piece of Swedish railway engineering heritage.

Kalmar Y7 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	SJ Y6
Built by	Hägglund, Kalmar · 1953–1961
Top speed	115 km/h71 mph	71 mph
Power output	145 kW194 hp	194 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'2'
Capacity	47 seats
Length	17.55 m57 ft 7 in	57 ft 7 in
Weight	19 t41,888 lb	41,888 lb