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Viewing Album:  Valtion Rautatiet - Finnish Railways
 
By:Peider SwissTrip
Dates:1/1/2007 - 12/31/2010
Album Info:The history of rail transport in Finland began on January 31st 1862, with the opening of the railway line between Helsinki and Haemeenlinna. Finland, which was a Grand Duchy under Russia in the 19th century, uses 1,524 mm (5 ft) gauge. Electrification of Finland's railways started in the late 1960s, and most main lines are now electrified. The system used is 25 kV 50 Hz AC. The VR Group operates mainly passenger services from Helsinki but also provides cargo services from Russia to the Baltic seaports. The current VR locomotive classification system was taken into use in 1976. In this system locomotives class designation consists of two letters and a serial number. The first (capital) letter signifies the source of power, either S (saehko) for electric or D for diesel. The second (lower case) letter signifies locomotive weight: k (kevyt) for light, axle weight 11 metric tons or less; v (vaeliraskas) for midweight, axle weight 11,1 tons to 15 tons; and r (raskas) for heavy, axle weight 15,1 tons or more. Information by Valtion Rautatiet - Finnish Railways, Wikipedia and others Finnish sources. NEWEST pictures are always put to the beginning of album, older are more or less in ascending typ order.
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6059 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  6059 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  A double unit of Sm2 commuter train with 150 years VR anniversary stickers is waiting for next service to Helsinki,
Photo Date:  7/4/2012  Upload Date: 7/9/2012 5:01:27 PM
Location:  Karjaa, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR Sm2(UNKNOWN)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
6268 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  6268 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  A local commuter train on the way to Helsinki.
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 6/18/2011 2:32:19 PM
Location:  Kerava, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR Sm2(UNKNOWN)
Views:  364   Comments: 0
6271 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  6271 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  The Sm2 electric multiple unit is a commuter train in use by VR, here operating in a double configuration. The 50 Sm2 units were built between 1975 and 1981.
Photo Date:  4/19/2011  Upload Date: 4/20/2011 11:46:29 AM
Location:  Jokela, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR Sm2(UNKNOWN)
Views:  159   Comments: 0
6291 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  6291 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  Several Sm2 and Sm1 EMUs parked in line, off rush hour, at Riihimaeki station.
Photo Date:  1/21/2012  Upload Date: 1/21/2012 10:01:26 AM
Location:  Riihimaeki, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR Sm2(UNKNOWN)
Views:  174   Comments: 1
Signal - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  Signal - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  The signal on the left is on a sliding carriage to pull it up for maintenance.
Photo Date:  6/24/2013  Upload Date: 6/25/2013 4:47:30 AM
Location:  Kerava, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  79   Comments: 1
Sm4 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  Sm4 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  A quadruple Sm4 composition for a total of 732 passengers makes a rush hour service to main capital Helsinki.
Photo Date:  7/29/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 2:40:25 PM
Location:  Kerava, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR Sm4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  109   Comments: 0
6307 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  6307 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  A close shot of a passing Sm4 commmuter train.
Photo Date:  6/24/2013  Upload Date: 6/25/2013 4:48:40 AM
Location:  Kerava, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR Sm4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  130   Comments: 0
6311 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  6311 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  The Spanish company CAF built these double unit trains for Helsinki commuter rail services.
Photo Date:  12/26/2012  Upload Date: 12/26/2012 11:17:23 AM
Location:  Riihimaeki, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR Sm4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
6321 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  6321 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  Now in green livery too, a Sm4 on its way from Helsinki to Lahti (Lahtis in Swedish, the second language used in South-Finland).
Photo Date:  1/3/2012  Upload Date: 1/4/2012 2:19:56 AM
Location:  Kerava, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR Sm4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  209   Comments: 1
6323 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  6323 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  A double Sm4 EMU of Helsinki - Riihimäki commuter line.
Photo Date:  6/24/2013  Upload Date: 6/25/2013 4:48:45 AM
Location:  Kerava, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR Sm4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  147   Comments: 0
Sm4 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  Sm4 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  30 Sm4 were built between 1998 and 2005 by FIAT. Through the Finnish 1,524 mm (5 ft) rail tracks it has more passenger comfort than standard gauge rails.
Photo Date:  1/6/2010  Upload Date: 7/11/2010 5:07:46 AM
Location:  Riihimaeki, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  VR Sm4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  253   Comments: 0
Sm4 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  Sm4 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  The Sm4 electric multiple unit (EMU) is a low-floor train used by the VR Group in Helsinki commuter rail services. On Helsinki - Lahti services its run in a twin configuration.
Photo Date:  7/9/2010  Upload Date: 7/10/2010 7:24:01 AM
Location:  Motti/Lahti, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  VR Sm4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
Sm4 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  Sm4 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  A single unit on Lahti - Riihimaeki local service. The Sm4 EMU consists of two powered cars, each equipped with a pantograph. The unit is capable of regenerative braking and can thereby save up to 30 % of the electrical energy that would otherwise be consumed. The maximum speed is 160 kph.
Photo Date:  7/9/2010  Upload Date: 7/10/2010 7:24:05 AM
Location:  Motti/Lahti, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  VR Sm4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  174   Comments: 0
Sm4 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  Sm4 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  A double unit of Sm4 at full speed (160 kph) on the the highspeed line to Lahti. The Sm4 is designed for longer-distance trips than typical metro-like local services. The Sm4 units have largely replaced the older Sm1 and Sm2 units on commuter services from Helsinki to Riihimki and Lahti.
Photo Date:  7/9/2010  Upload Date: 7/10/2010 7:23:46 AM
Location:  Herrala, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  VR Sm4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
Sm4 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  Sm4 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  A double Sm4 unit in winter operation.
Photo Date:  1/21/2012  Upload Date: 1/21/2012 10:01:38 AM
Location:  Riihimaeki, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR Sm4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  166   Comments: 2
6403 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  6403 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  A Sm4 commuter train from Riihimäki on the way to maincapital Helsinki.
Photo Date:  10/17/2013  Upload Date: 1/2/2014 4:52:40 AM
Location:  Jokela, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR Sm4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
6407 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  6407 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  The Sm4 commuter set comes down from the high-speed line, where it could use its 160 kph / 100 mph top speed.
Photo Date:  4/19/2011  Upload Date: 4/20/2011 11:46:33 AM
Location:  Kerava, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR Sm4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  174   Comments: 0
6411 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  6411 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  Commuter train Sm4 in the morning sun, which came finally after a long clouded winter.
Photo Date:  2/27/2013  Upload Date: 2/28/2013 4:12:15 AM
Location:  Riihimaeki, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR Sm4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  106   Comments: 0
6413 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  6413 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  A fast speed Sm4 commuter train (160 kph / 100 mph) made out of 4 trainsets to provide almost 800 seats for morning rush hour to Helsinki.
Photo Date:  2/27/2013  Upload Date: 2/28/2013 4:12:33 AM
Location:  Riihimaeki, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR Sm4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  141   Comments: 1
6418 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  6418 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  A Sm4 Commuter train to Helsinki stops at Haemeenlinna station
Photo Date:  2/27/2013  Upload Date: 2/27/2013 1:14:06 PM
Location:  Haemeenlinna, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR Sm4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
6420 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  6420 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  The Sm4 EMU consists of two powered cars, each equipped with a pantograph. The unit is capable of regenerative braking and can thereby save up to 30 % of the electrical energy that would otherwise be consumed. The maximum speed is 160 kph / 100 mph. The Sm4 is designed for longer-distance trips than typical metro-like local services as here on the Lathi - Helsinki service.
Photo Date:  4/19/2011  Upload Date: 4/20/2011 11:46:36 AM
Location:  Kerava, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR Sm4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
6420 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  6420 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  The Sm4 electric multiple unit (EMU) is a low-floor train used by the VR Group in Helsinki commuter rail services for medium range distance city connections such as Lahti. The Sm4 EMU consists of two powered cars. The unit is capable of regenerative braking and can thereby save up to 30 % of the electrical energy that would otherwise be consumed. The maximum speed is 160 kph / 100 mph.
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 6/18/2011 2:32:24 PM
Location:  Kerava, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR Sm4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
6425 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  6425 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  Due to the high speed, the Sm4 commuter trains reaches 160 kph / 99 mph, the commuter line 7 Helsinki-Lahti along the high speed line is operated by this Sm4 class only.
Photo Date:  12/28/2012  Upload Date: 12/28/2012 12:07:34 PM
Location:  Lähdemäki, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR Sm4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  154   Comments: 1
6427 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  6427 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  A H-line commuter train Sm4 leaves Riihimaeki station for Helsinki.
Photo Date:  1/21/2012  Upload Date: 1/21/2012 10:01:30 AM
Location:  Riihimaeki, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR Sm4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  185   Comments: 2
6427 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  6427 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  Some work waiting for the train de-icing installation at the Ilmala depot in Helsinki. This Sm4 Rabbit is suffering from a heavy ice buildup on front and bogies. Take a closer look at the tens of kilograms weighing chunk of ice around the bogie! it will make a boom inside if it falls when the train is travelling 160 kph (100 mph), actually travelling on this type of EMU in winter can be quite noisy anyway with almost non stop ice bombardment against the low floor section front wall of the train.
Photo Date:  1/21/2012  Upload Date: 1/21/2012 10:01:35 AM
Location:  Riihimaeki, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR Sm4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
6430 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  6430 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  Between Helsinki central station and Pasila station (background) two VR Sm units are crossing: Outgoing Sm 3 tilting train (left) crosses incoming Sm4 shuttle train.
Photo Date:  12/28/2011  Upload Date: 12/29/2011 2:15:49 AM
Location:  Pasila, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR Sm4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  164   Comments: 1
6438 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  6438 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  A Sm4 commuter trains leaves Mantsala station in the late afternoon winter sun.
Photo Date:  1/3/2012  Upload Date: 1/6/2012 8:01:54 AM
Location:  Mantsala, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR Sm4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  158   Comments: 1
Sm5 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  Sm5 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  A Sm5 EMU, built by Stadler Rail Switzerland, just enters Pasila station from western side.
Photo Date:  12/28/2011  Upload Date: 12/29/2011 2:15:59 AM
Location:  Pasila, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR SM5(UNKNOWN)
Views:  198   Comments: 1
Sm5 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  Sm5 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  A total of 42 Sm5 units have been ordered and the series will replace aging Sm1-units. 2009 first units went into operation.
Photo Date:  12/28/2011  Upload Date: 12/29/2011 2:16:02 AM
Location:  Pasila, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR SM5(UNKNOWN)
Views:  246   Comments: 1
Sm5 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  Sm5 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  A Sm5 commuter train from Lahti uses the highspeed line along highway 4 to Helsinki.
Photo Date:  1/3/2012  Upload Date: 1/4/2012 2:19:59 AM
Location:  Kellokoski, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR SM5(UNKNOWN)
Views:  300   Comments: 1
139 005 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  139 005 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  A radio controlled, class Dr35, OSTO robot 75 HS of VR Cargo company Transpoint.
Photo Date:  12/26/2012  Upload Date: 12/26/2012 11:17:34 AM
Location:  Riihimaeki, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR DR35(UNKNOWN)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
506 - VR Track, Finland
Title:  506 - VR Track, Finland
Description:  A TKAB tractor is pushing a Sr2 into depot at Hyvinkää.
Photo Date:  10/17/2013  Upload Date: 1/2/2014 4:51:24 AM
Location:  Hyvinkää, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR TKAB(UNKNOWN)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
Track equipment - VR Track, Finland
Title:  Track equipment - VR Track, Finland
Description:  End of year, the work is done and the equipment is back in Riihimäki depot. Some of it are equipped for winter snow removing services with plugs or rotating brushes.
Photo Date:  12/26/2012  Upload Date: 12/26/2012 11:15:27 AM
Location:  Riihimaeki, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR TKA7(UNKNOWN)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
244 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  244 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  A snow plug equipped track engine Yhtyma Tka7 number 244 is cleaning up the yard of Kouvola.
Photo Date:  1/3/2011  Upload Date: 1/5/2011 9:37:55 AM
Location:  Kouvola, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR TKA7(UNKNOWN)
Views:  314   Comments: 0
216 VR Track, Finland
Title:  216 VR Track, Finland
Description:  Tka 7 equipment is used for track maintenance and building tasks.
Photo Date:  12/26/2012  Upload Date: 12/26/2012 11:15:37 AM
Location:  Riihimaeki, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR TKA7(UNKNOWN)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
225 - VR Track, Finland
Title:  225 - VR Track, Finland
Description:  Winter break for this Tka 7 maintenance unit at Riihimäki depot.
Photo Date:  12/26/2012  Upload Date: 12/26/2012 11:15:45 AM
Location:  Riihimaeki, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR TKA7(UNKNOWN)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
234 - VR Track, Finland
Title:  234 - VR Track, Finland
Description:  This VR Track Tka 7 is the heaviest snow plow for the country, VR uses no rotary equipment.
Photo Date:  12/26/2012  Upload Date: 12/26/2012 11:15:51 AM
Location:  Riihimaeki, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR TKA7(UNKNOWN)
Views:  206   Comments: 1
228 VR Track, Finland
Title:  228 VR Track, Finland
Description:  A Tka7 unit with two brush carts for cleaning tracks after the snowplow went through.
Photo Date:  1/26/2013  Upload Date: 1/26/2013 8:25:14 AM
Location:  Karjaa, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR TKA7(UNKNOWN)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
237 VR Track, Finland
Title:  237 VR Track, Finland
Description:  With snowplow equipped Tka7 maintenance unit.
Photo Date:  1/26/2013  Upload Date: 1/26/2013 8:25:17 AM
Location:  Karjaa, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR TKA7(UNKNOWN)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
581 - VR Track, Finland
Title:  581 - VR Track, Finland
Description:  25 Tka 8 tractors were built 2000-2003 out of former class Tve 4 tractors and are used for heavy track maintenance work.
Photo Date:  12/26/2012  Upload Date: 12/26/2012 11:16:01 AM
Location:  Riihimaeki, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR TKA8(UNKNOWN)
Views:  147   Comments: 0
18 - Ramo Oy
Title:  18 - Ramo Oy
Description:  The No 18 industry tractor was built 1938 by LOKOMO factory in Tampere and was found in the backyard of Ramo Oy, the user of this engine, a metal welding company at Imatra.
Photo Date:  7/19/2010  Upload Date: 7/22/2010 6:28:50 AM
Location:  Imatra, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  138   Comments: 0
604 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  604 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  This tractor was built by SAALASTI, Helsinki, and is off the roundtable at Imatra freight yard.
Photo Date:  7/19/2010  Upload Date: 7/22/2010 6:28:51 AM
Location:  Imatra, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  126   Comments: 0
Ilmala yard - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  Ilmala yard - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  The Helsinki main yard for passenger cars and engine servicing is in the north of the City of Helsinki. In the foreground a night train, which arrived in the morning at Helsinki, is moved around for servicing.
Photo Date:  12/28/2011  Upload Date: 1/6/2012 8:01:57 AM
Location:  Ilmala, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  108   Comments: 1
983 - VR Finnish Railways
Title:  983 - VR Finnish Railways
Description:  Two TnK4 crane cars stored at the old yard of Pasila, first station out of Helsinki.
Photo Date:  10/17/2013  Upload Date: 1/2/2014 4:49:40 AM
Location:  Pasila, FI
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VR TNK4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  153   Comments: 0

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