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3066 - VR Finnish Railways |
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A night train with mixed old and new, also double level, sleeping cars coming to the south from Lapland. |
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7/29/2013 Upload Date: 7/29/2013 2:37:47 PM |
| Location: |
Kerava, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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| Title: |
3103 - VR Finnish Railways |
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The second night train from Lapland this morning, this time with single level coaches only, added by three car carriers (see next photo). |
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7/29/2013 Upload Date: 7/29/2013 2:37:59 PM |
| Location: |
Kerava, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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89 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Visit to VR Finland depot |
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The 40 years old Sr1 will be replaced by Siemens VECTRON, beginning 2017. 80 units are ordered, 97 option on VECTRON wll later replace the Sr2. The 25 kV 50 Hz VECTRONs will replace existing Soviet-built Sr1 locomotives on passenger and freight services on the 1 524 mm gauge network. The 19 m long locomotives weighing 90 tonnes will have a maximum speed of 200 km/h and the capability of hauling 2 000 tonne trains. Rated at 6.4 MW, they will be equipped for regenerative braking, produce less waste heat than previous locomotives, and be equipped with two diesel engines for 'last mile' operation on unelectrified industrial lines, at docks and in yards. |
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10/17/2013 Upload Date: 12/31/2013 6:28:36 AM |
| Location: |
Ilmala, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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| Locomotives: |
VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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143 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
3093 - VR Finnish Railways |
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A short local train from Helsinki to Riihimäki. |
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10/17/2013 Upload Date: 1/2/2014 4:52:25 AM |
| Location: |
Jokela, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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| Locomotives: |
VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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97 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
3107 - VR Finnish Railways |
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Bringing in a freight train to Riihimäki yard, the Sr1 waits at signal to proceed empty towards Helsinki. |
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8/30/2014 Upload Date: 11/8/2014 11:27:12 AM |
| Location: |
Riihimaeki, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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| Locomotives: |
VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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135 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
3036 - VR Finnish Railways |
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The UdSSR built Sr1 are between 40 are 20 years old and will be replaced by Siemens Vectron, beginning 2016. About Vectron see my new album. |
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8/31/2014 Upload Date: 11/8/2014 11:26:41 AM |
| Location: |
Turku, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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| Locomotives: |
VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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213 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
3072 - VR Finnish Railways |
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The NATO had a visit to Turku with many navy units, here the "Peter Willemoes" of Denmark in the background of the harbour line of Turku. This Iver Huitfeldt class of frigates are equipped for an air defence role with standard missiles, and the potential to use Tomahawk cruise missiles, a first for the Danish Navy. |
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8/31/2014 Upload Date: 11/5/2014 4:39:30 PM |
| Location: |
Turku, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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| Locomotives: |
VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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223 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
3074 - VR Finnish Railways |
| Description: |
Regional express train from Turku to Tampere still has 20 minutes to stay at plattform 7. |
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8/31/2014 Upload Date: 11/8/2014 11:26:55 AM |
| Location: |
Turku, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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| Locomotives: |
VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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159 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
3097 - VR Finnish Railways |
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The Sr1 at depot of Turku shows the new green safety stripes on the front. |
| Photo Date: |
8/31/2014 Upload Date: 11/5/2014 4:39:46 PM |
| Location: |
Turku, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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| Locomotives: |
VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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127 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Finland in Autumn Colours |
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At Turku, a port town in southwest Finland, two intercity trains are waiting at depot yard for their turn: left a Pendolino Sm3, right a coach train with the Sr1 3105. |
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9/24/2017 Upload Date: 11/1/2017 5:33:08 PM |
| Location: |
Turku, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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| Locomotives: |
VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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106 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Finland in Autumn Colours |
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Class Sr1 3076 is heading a chemical tank train in the late afternoon sun. |
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9/25/2017 Upload Date: 11/2/2017 6:04:10 AM |
| Location: |
Riihim, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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| Locomotives: |
VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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116 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Finland in Autumn Colours |
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The more than 40 years old, Russian built, Sr1 with 3100 kW will soon be replaced by the new 6400 kW - Vectron from Siemens. |
| Photo Date: |
9/25/2017 Upload Date: 11/2/2017 2:48:34 PM |
| Location: |
Riihim, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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| Locomotives: |
VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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100 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Finland in Autumn Colours |
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About 65% of all freight transport on Finnish rails are for wood, pulp and paper. |
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9/25/2017 Upload Date: 11/2/2017 6:04:16 AM |
| Location: |
Riihim, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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| Locomotives: |
VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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107 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Finland in Autumn Colours |
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Due to a track closure between Oulu and Kontiomäki this intercity train is waiting at Kajaani for the return trip to Helsinki. This train has at the end a prison car added. |
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9/27/2017 Upload Date: 11/2/2017 6:04:22 AM |
| Location: |
Kajaani, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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| Locomotives: |
VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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103 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Finland in Autumn Colours |
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A freight train heading north from Tampere to Jyväskylä. |
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10/7/2017 Upload Date: 11/1/2017 5:32:57 PM |
| Location: |
Valkeej, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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| Locomotives: |
VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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108 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Finland in Autumn Colours |
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A short consist pulled by Sr1 3097. These 25kV locomotives were built in the Soviet Union at the Novocherkassk Electric Locomotive Factory between 1973 and 1985 and are still running strong. |
| Photo Date: |
10/7/2017 Upload Date: 11/2/2017 2:48:38 PM |
| Location: |
Valkeej, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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| Locomotives: |
VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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112 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Finland in Autumn Colours |
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A full load of wood coming along the lake "Valkeejärvi" heading south direction Orivesi. Unfortunately weather was 3 out of 4 weeks travelling not as expected. |
| Photo Date: |
10/7/2017 Upload Date: 11/1/2017 5:33:03 PM |
| Location: |
Valkeej, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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| Locomotives: |
VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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116 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
VR Finnish Railway 3221 |
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Intercity IC 710 will depart from Rovaniemi in northern Finland to Kuopio in the middle east of the country. |
| Photo Date: |
6/17/2022 Upload Date: 7/22/2022 12:44:04 PM |
| Location: |
Rovaniemi, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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| Locomotives: |
VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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87 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
VR Finnish Railway 3084 |
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The Sr1 is a class of electric locomotives built for VR of Finland. These 25 kV locomotives were built in the Soviet Union at the Novocherkassk Electric Locomotive Factory between 1973 and 1985. |
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6/18/2022 Upload Date: 7/22/2022 12:43:52 PM |
| Location: |
Oulu, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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| Locomotives: |
VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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85 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
VR Finnish Railway 3005 |
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Two Class Sr1 stabled at station still in the old red color scheme. The nicknames for these locomotives are "Siperian susi" (Wolf of Siberia). |
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6/20/2022 Upload Date: 7/22/2022 12:43:42 PM |
| Location: |
Kontiom, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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| Locomotives: |
VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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85 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
VR Finnish Railway 3034 |
| Description: |
In December 2013 VR announced an order for 80 new electric locomotives to replace the Sr1 Class and are delivered between 2017 and 2026, resulting in the withdrawal of the Sr1 class. |
| Photo Date: |
6/20/2022 Upload Date: 7/22/2022 12:43:45 PM |
| Location: |
Kontiom, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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| Locomotives: |
VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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87 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
VR Finnish Railway 3079 |
| Description: |
Two Class Sr1 are waiting for departure from Kontimäki in northern Finland. |
| Photo Date: |
6/20/2022 Upload Date: 7/22/2022 12:43:48 PM |
| Location: |
Kontiom, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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| Locomotives: |
VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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82 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
VR Finnish Railway 3104 |
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3104 is one of the last six Class Sr1 built in 1984/85. |
| Photo Date: |
6/20/2022 Upload Date: 7/22/2022 12:43:55 PM |
| Location: |
Kontiom, FI |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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| Locomotives: |
VR Sr1(UNKNOWN) |
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81 Comments: 0 |
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