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Electric locomotive

NEVZ VL10

Built by NEVZ, TEVZ

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
4,480 kW
6,008 hp
Weight
184 t
405,650 lb
Length
30.44 m
99 ft 10 in
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1961–1976
1,899 units

Overview of the NEVZ VL10

Discover the robust VL10 electric locomotive, a powerful and iconic piece of railway engineering.

Built by NEVZ and TEVZ between 1961 and 1976, the VL10 is designed for demanding heavy-duty operations, showcasing impressive dimensions with a length of 30.44 meters and a weight of 184 tons.

This electric locomotive operates on a 1520 mm gauge track and can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h, boasting a substantial power output of 4480 kW. The VL10 has served various railway operators across Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, and Ukraine, including prominent networks like Russian Railways and Ukrainian Railways.

Recognizable for its distinctive design, the VL10 has played a significant role in freight and passenger services throughout its operational regions, proving to be a true powerhouse on the rails.

NEVZ VL10 technical specifications

Value
SeriesVL10
Built byNEVZ, TEVZ · 1961–19761,899 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output4,480 kW6,008 hp
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'
Length30.44 m99 ft 10 in
Width3.16 m10 ft 4 in
Height5.12 m16 ft 10 in
Weight184 t405,650 lb

Operators of the NEVZ VL10

Railway companies that have operated the VL10, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
South Caucasus Railways (Armenian Railways)SCR VL10Armenia
Azerbaijan RailwaysADDY VL10Azerbaijan
Georgian RailwaySR 10Georgia
Georgian RailwaySR VL10Georgia
Crimea RailwayCR VL10Russia
Private owners group@private-ru VL10Russia
Russian RailwaysRZD VL10Russia
Ukrainian RailwaysUZ VL10Ukraine

NEVZ VL10 photos

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