© trainspo.comNEVZ VL86F
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Overview of the NEVZ VL86F
Discover the powerful VL86F electric locomotive, a remarkable workhorse of Russian Railways.
Engineered for demanding freight operations, this impressive machine boasts a continuous power output of 10800 kW and can reach a top speed of 110 km/h.
Built by NEVZ starting in 1985, the VL86F features a robust design and the versatile Bo'Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'Bo' axle arrangement, ensuring exceptional traction.
Measuring a substantial 45 meters in length and operating on a 1520 mm gauge, it is perfectly suited for the extensive Russian railway network.
This electric locomotive exemplifies the engineering excellence and reliability associated with the RZD VL86F class, a true testament to Soviet-era industrial might.
NEVZ VL86F technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | NEVZ · 19851 units | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Power output | 10,800 kW14,483 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 45 m147 ft 8 in |
Operators of the NEVZ VL86F
Railway companies that have operated the VL86F, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Railways | RZD VL86F | Russia |
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