VR A5

Built by VR

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Weight

56 t

123,459 lb

Length

13.7 m

44 ft 11 in

Years built

1874

2 units

Axle arrangement

1'B1' n2

Overview of the VR A5

Discover the VR A5, a classic steam locomotive that served with VR Group in Finland.

Built by VR in 1874, this distinguished 2-4-2 Whyte notation locomotive boasts a top speed of 80 km/h.

With a length of 13.7 meters and a weight of 56 tons, the VR A5 is a significant piece of railway history.

Explore the enduring legacy of this powerful steam engine, a testament to early locomotive engineering.

Railway companies that have operated the VR A5, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
VR Group	VR A5	Finland