NEVZ VL15

Built by TEVZ, NEVZ

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

8,400 kW

11,265 hp

Length

45 m

147 ft 8 in

Track gauge

1,520 mm

Russian broad gauge

Years built

1984–1991

50 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'Bo'

Overview of the NEVZ VL15

Discover the VL15, a robust electric locomotive built for the demanding Russian Railways.

Manufactured between 1984 and 1991, the VL15 boasts a powerful Bo'Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'Bo' axle configuration and an impressive 8400 kW power output, making it a formidable machine for heavy-duty freight transport.

This substantial locomotive, measuring 45 meters in length, operates on a 1520 mm gauge and utilizes 3 kV DC electric systems. With a top speed of 100 km/h, the VL15 is a testament to efficient and powerful Russian engineering, serving as a vital workhorse across vast railway networks.

NEVZ VL15 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	VL15
Built by	TEVZ, NEVZ · 1984–199150 units
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	8,400 kW11,265 hp	11,265 hp
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in	4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'Bo'
Length	45 m147 ft 8 in	147 ft 8 in