© trainspo.comRVR EDLR DR1B
Built by RVR
Overview of the RVR EDLR DR1B
Explore the versatile EDLR DR1B DMU, a diesel multiple unit renowned for its reliability and adaptability.
This model, built by RVR between 1976 and 1985, features a powerful MTU 8V 396 TC14 prime mover producing 745 kW of power.
With a top speed of 130 km/h and a gauge of 1520 mm, the DR1B has served in various capacities across Kazakhstan, Estonia, and Tajikistan.
Some units have undergone refurbishment, enhancing their operational lifespan and efficiency.
Discover the robust engineering and historical significance of the EDLR DR1B.
RVR EDLR DR1B technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | DR1 | |
| Built by | RVR · 1976–1985 | |
| Refurbished | BLRT 1994 - 1996 (20) | |
| Top speed | 130 km/h81 mph | |
| Power output | 745 kW999 hp | |
| Prime mover | MTU 8V 396 TC14 | |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in | |
| Width | 3.15 m10 ft 4 in |
Operators of the RVR EDLR DR1B
Railway companies that have operated the EDLR DR1B, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| AS GoRail | GoRail DR1B | Estonia |
| Edelaraudtee | EDLR DR1B | Estonia |
| Private owners group | @private-kz DR1B | Kazakhstan |
| Railways of Tajikistan | ROT DR1B | Tajikistan |
RVR EDLR DR1B photos
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