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VR Class Sr3
Three VR Sr3 locomotives between Hämeenlinna and Parola stations.
Type and origin Power type Dual-mode (electric and last mile diesel) Builder Siemens Mobility
Specifications Gauge 1,524 mm (5 ft) Length 19,049 mm (750 in) Width 3,013 mm (118+5⁄8 in) Height 4,400 mm (173+1⁄4 in) Axle load 22.5 t (22.1 long tons; 24.8 short tons) Loco weight 90 t 89 long tons; 99 short tons Electric system/s 25 kV AC 50 Hz Overhead lines Current pickup(s) Pantograph
Performance figures Maximum speed 200 km/h (124 mph) Power output 6.4 MW (8,600 hp)
Career Operators VR Fenniarail Number in class 80 ordered, 42 in service (VR) 3 ordered, 1 in service (Fenniarail) Numbers 3301–3380 (VR) First run 2017 Disposition In service

VR Class Sr3 is a bi-mode locomotive series used by VR Group and Fenniarail. It is based on the Vectron model, manufactured by Siemens Mobility. VR's Sr3 locomotives are used with both passenger and freight trains and they will replace the old Class Sr1 electric locomotives.

References

1. Korhonen, Jorma (2017-01-18). "VR koeajaa uusinta veturiaan pohjoisen talvessa – "Pakkasta ja pyryä voisi olla enemmänkin"". Yle Uutiset (in Finnish). Retrieved 2024-10-18.
2. "Fenniarail tilasi lisää sähkövetureita laajenevaan toimintaansa". Fenniarail (in Finnish). 2024-01-25.

See also

• VR Class Sr1
• VR Class Sr2

External links

• [REDACTED] Media related to VR Class Sr3 at Wikimedia Commons

• Electric locomotives of Finland
• VR locomotives
• 5 ft gauge locomotives
• Siemens locomotives