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Diesel locomotive

Valmet Dr12

Built by Lokomo, Valmet

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
1,400 kW
1,877 hp
Weight
121.8 t
268,523 lb
Length
18.56 m
60 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,524 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1959–1963
42 units

Overview of the Valmet Dr12

Discover the Dr12, a robust and reliable diesel locomotive that's a true Finnish railway icon.

Built by Lokomo and Valmet between 1959 and 1963, this powerful machine boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and an impressive 1400 kW of power.

With a 1524 mm gauge and Co'Co' axle arrangement, the Dr12 was designed to tackle the most demanding tasks on the railway lines.

Its substantial 18.56-meter length and 121.8-ton weight attest to its solid and durable construction, a testament to railway engineering.

Currently, the Haapamäen museoveturiyhdistys ry in Finland lovingly preserves this piece of railway history, keeping its legacy alive.

Valmet Dr12 technical specifications

Value
Built byLokomo, Valmet · 1959–196342 units
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output1,400 kW1,877 hp
Track gauge1,524 mmRussian broad gauge5 ft 0 in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length18.56 m60 ft 11 in
Width3.2 m10 ft 6 in
Height4.66 m15 ft 3 in
Weight121.8 t268,523 lb
Axle load20.3 t44,754 lb
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Operators of the Valmet Dr12

Railway companies that have operated the Dr12, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Haapamäen museoveturiyhdistys ryHMVY Dr12Finland

Valmet Dr12 photos

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