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Electric locomotive

NEVZ VL23

Built by NEVZ

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
2,820 kW
3,782 hp
Weight
138 t
304,238 lb
Length
17.02 m
55 ft 10 in
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1956–1961
489 units

Overview of the NEVZ VL23

Discover the robust VL23, a powerful electric locomotive designed for heavy-duty railway operations.

This versatile locomotive, operating on a 1520 mm gauge, boasts a formidable 2820 kW power output, enabling it to achieve a top speed of 100 km/h.

Built by NEVZ between 1956 and 1961, the VL23 features a Co'Co' axle arrangement and weighs a substantial 138 tons, with an axle load of 23 tons.

The VL23 has served with distinction in Russia, finding a place in the fleet of Russian Railways (RZD) and also with private owners groups.

Its reliable 3 kV DC electric system makes it a dependable choice for various freight and passenger services.

NEVZ VL23 technical specifications

Value
Built byNEVZ · 1956–1961489 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output2,820 kW3,782 hp
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length17.02 m55 ft 10 in
Weight138 t304,238 lb
Axle load23 t50,706 lb
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Operators of the NEVZ VL23

Railway companies that have operated the VL23, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Private owners group@private-ru VL23Russia
Russian RailwaysRZD VL23Russia

NEVZ VL23 photos

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