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SLM VR G1 / G2 / G4 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Steam locomotive

SLM VR G1 / G2 / G4

Built by SLM

Top speed
60 km/h
37 mph
Weight
43 t
94,799 lb
Length
12.8 m
42 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,524 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1885
60 units

Overview of the SLM VR G1 / G2 / G4

Discover the iconic VR G1, G2, and G4 steam locomotives, a cornerstone of Finland's railway history.

These powerful engines, built by SLM in 1885, played a crucial role in transporting goods and passengers across the nation.

With a top speed of 60 km/h and a robust build, they are a testament to early 20th-century engineering excellence.

Measuring 12.8 meters in length and weighing 43 tons, these locomotives are a significant piece of railway heritage.

Operating on a 1524 mm gauge, the VR G1, G2, and G4 series represent a fascinating chapter in the evolution of rail transport in Finland, proudly operated by VR Group.

SLM VR G1 / G2 / G4 technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM · 188560 units
Top speed60 km/h37 mph
Track gauge1,524 mmRussian broad gauge5 ft 0 in
Length12.8 m42 ft 0 in
Weight43 t94,799 lb

Operators of the SLM VR G1 / G2 / G4

Railway companies that have operated the VR G1 / G2 / G4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
VR GroupVR G1Finland

SLM VR G1 / G2 / G4 photos

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