© trainspo.comNEVZ VL82M
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Overview of the NEVZ VL82M
Discover the VL82M, a powerful electric locomotive built by NEVZ between 1972 and 1978 for Russian and Ukrainian Railways.
This robust locomotive, measuring 32.84 meters and weighing 200 tons, is designed for heavy freight transport and reaches a top speed of 110 km/h.
Featuring a Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' axle configuration and a 1520 mm gauge, the VL82M is versatile and reliable.
It operates with both 25 kV AC 50 Hz and 3 kV DC electrical systems, delivering an impressive 5700 kW of power.
Experience the strength and enduring legacy of the VL82M, a true workhorse of the railway.
NEVZ VL82M technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | VL82 | |
| Built by | NEVZ · 1972–197867 units | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Power output | 5,700 kW7,644 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 32.84 m107 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 200 t440,924 lb |
Operators of the NEVZ VL82M
Railway companies that have operated the VL82M, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Railways | RZD VL82M | Russia |
| Ukrainian Railways | UZ VL82M | Ukraine |
NEVZ VL82M photos
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