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Electric locomotive

NEVZ VL80R

Built by NEVZ

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Power output
5,965 kW
7,999 hp
Weight
192 t
423,287 lb
Length
32.84 m
107 ft 9 in
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1968–1974
373 units

Overview of the NEVZ VL80R

Discover the powerful VL80R electric locomotive, a workhorse of Russian Railways.

This impressive machine, known for its robust design and reliable performance, has been a staple on Russian tracks for years.

With a top speed of 110 km/h and a substantial power output, the VL80R is built for heavy-duty freight operations.

Its distinctive Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' axle configuration and 1520 mm gauge are perfectly suited for the vast Russian railway network.

Manufactured by NEVZ between 1968 and 1974, this series represents a significant chapter in Soviet and Russian locomotive engineering.

Experience the enduring legacy of the VL80R.

NEVZ VL80R technical specifications

Value
SeriesVL80
Built byNEVZ · 1968–1974373 units
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Power output5,965 kW7,999 hp
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'
Length32.84 m107 ft 9 in
Width3.15 m10 ft 4 in
Height4.25 m13 ft 11 in
Weight192 t423,287 lb
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Operators of the NEVZ VL80R

Railway companies that have operated the VL80R, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Russian RailwaysRZD VL80RRussia

NEVZ VL80R photos

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