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[valtionrautatiet-official]

An introduction to VR multiple units, part 4: Dm12

The Dm12. Lipokas (Slipper) aka Vankka (Stout, Solid) aka Konkka (Bankruptcy), aka Peräkylän Pendolino (Backwater Pendolino... a dear child has many names. These stout boys are currently our only diesel railbuses in use, operating the slow-stopping services on non-electrified routes. They're also our newest multiple units in operation at the time of writing (the Sm6 Allegro trains are newer, but currently not in operation).

A two-carriage Dm12 train in the current livery at Haapamäki, 2020. My photo.

Since I love context, to understand the Dm12 we need to go back over 30 years. Our previous mainstay railbus class, the Dm7, was retired in 1988. Diesel multiple units (DMUs) remained in use on some local services using the Dm9 units (downgraded from the original express services), but these too were withdrawn in 1990. No new diesel multiple units were built to replace either class; instead, services previously operated with DMUs were replaced by locomotive-hauled trains using blue carriages (which were in turn replaced by the new Intercity coaches on many long-distance trains). This resulted in some funny combinations, such as a single carriage being hauled by a single locomotive.

As should have been obvious from the start, not having any DMUs was A Very Bad Idea. Already in 1995 our Pieksämäki workshop rebuilt a second-class blue carriage into a DMU by putting in two bus engines and fitting control cabs at both ends. This single Dm10 unit was used successfully for three years around eastern Finland, but our illustrious leadership decided not to proceed any additional conversions due to the projected relatively short lifespan, instead ordering 16 brand new units from Alstom. The first of these Dm11 units were delivered in 1997... and quickly discovered to be heavier and noisier than specified, and the windshield had an unfortunate habit of freezing so the driver could not see. Already in 1997, we canceled the contract and all units were returned to the builder (reportedly they were eventually sold to Cuba).

Left: The sole Dm10. Photo Nikolas Lintulaakso, Wikimedia Commons. Right: A rake of Dm11's inbound to Helsinki to be returned to the builder. Photo Jarkko Voutilainen, Vaunut.org.

Several new rounds of tenders were held over the subsequent years, none of which resulted in acceptable bids, until finally in 2001 ČKD Vagonka (today a part of Škoda Transportation) in the Czech Republic offered railbuses that fulfilled the specifications of the tender put out on that year. 16 units were ordered, with an option for 20 (which we never took up – a mistake, as we shall see).

A two-carriage Dm12 rake at Seinäjoki, with the first car in the original livery apart from the added green high-visibility tape in the front. My photo.

The Dm12 railbuses finally entered service in 2005-2006. They have a service speed of 120 km/h and a capacity for 62 seated passengers. Funnily enough, they actually weight 8 metric tons more than the Dm11's abandoned due to excess weight. The new railbuses replaced locomotive-hauled trains on the routes Pieksämäki-Joensuu-Nurmes, Iisalmi-Ylivieska, Savonlinna-Parikkala, Jyväskylä to Tampere and Seinäjoki via Haapamäki and Karjaa-Hanko. Due to the better acceleration compared to locomotive-hauled trains, two stations (Oriveden keskusta and Kolho) could be (re-)opened without increasing travel times.

However, it quickly turned out the 16 Dm12's were not enough to cope with the passenger demands on all these services, and most notably Jyväskylä-Seinäjoki reverted to locomotive-hauled trains already in 2007 (but returned to Dm12's in 2011). For reasons unknown to the author, despite the clear need for more railbuses the option for additional units was never taken up, and no additional DMU's of other design have been ordered to date, despite there being more demand than the Dm12 can cope with on many routes.

The middle passenger compartment of a Dm12. Otto Karikoski, Wikimedia Commons.

Perhaps a reason for not building any more Dm12's is their unfortunate habit of catching fire. Between 2007 and 2022, Dm12's have burnt no less than 15 times. The whole class has been out of service due to the fires twice, first in 2012 and again in 2022. One unit was damaged so badly it had to be withdrawn from service entirely. And the fires have not been the only problems with the class, often less than a half of the Dm12's have been in operable condition.

Still, despite the persistent problems, there have been no concreate plans to get new, less combustible railbuses, or even to simply get more railbuses so there would be enough of them to go around. The situation was slightly improved in 2020, when passenger services between Karjaa and Hanko ceased for the duration of electrification works. Passenger services on the route will restart next week, but using Sm4 class electric multiple units.

#finland #railroad #train #vr #multiple unit #railbus

[train-of-the-day]

Train of the day is: DB 515/ETA 150! ( X )

#railcar #accumulator car #railbus

[dampfloks]

Museumsfahrzeug Turmtriebwagen 701 099-4 unterwegs in Nordrhein Westfalen (Trostpflaster für abgebrochene Dampfzugfahrt der 01 1104)😶

Eigentlich habe ich an diesem Tag auf die Dampflok 01 1104 gewartet, die nach 50 Jahren Stillstand und jahrelanger Wiederaufbereitung und nun eine ihrer ersten Sonderfahrten machen sollten. Der Fahrplan war recht bekannt und so tummelten sich viele Eisenbahnfreunde an der Strecke um Fotos und Videos zu erhaschen. Leider gab es aber auch so viele unvernünftige “Zuschauer”, die sich verbotenerweise zu nach am Gleis und gar im Gleis bewegt haben, dass die Fahrt abgebrochen ☹ werden musste. 

Ganz traurig für alle Mitreisenden, Veranstalter und vernünftigen Eisenbahnfreunde, die sich auf diese so Fahrt gefreut haben.

Museum vehicle tower railcar 701 099-4 on track in North Rhine-Westphalia (Consolation for aborted steam train journey of 01 1104)😶

Actually, I was waiting for the steam locomotive 01 1104, which was to make its first special tour after 50 years of downtime and years of reconditioning. The timetable was quite well known and so many railway enthusiasts flocked to the line to catch photos and videos. Unfortunately, however, there were also so many unwise "spectators", who moved too far along the track and even in the track, that the trip had to be stopped ☹. Quite sad for all fellow passengers, organisers and rational railway enthusiasts who were looking forward to this trip.

#dampflokblog.de #turmtriebwagen #701 099-4 #Museumsfahrzeuge #Eisenbahnmuseen & Betriebshöfe #Railway Museums & Depots #Railway #Schienenbus #Railbus #01 1104

[jossarisfoto]

Miljoenenlijn | Tijdreizen door nostalgie en charme

Zaterdag, 8 juli 2023 | Een bezoek aan de Miljoenenlijn is als een reis terug in de tijd, waarbij je de nostalgie en de charme van het spoorwegvervoer uit vroegere tijden kunt ervaren. Het avontuur begint in het pittoreske Simpelveld bij de Zuid-Limburgse Stoomtrein Maatschappij. Zodra de stoomfluit klinkt en de wielen in beweging komen, word je meegevoerd op een betoverende reis door het…

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#2023 #Jos Saris #Limburg #Locomotief #Miljoenenlijn #Nederland #Railbus #Schin op Geul #Simpelveld #Stoomtrein #Vetschau #Zuid-Limburg #Zuid-Limburgse Stoomtrein Maatschappij

[briansolomonauthor]

Pacer Crosses the Canal in Leeds

Pacer Crosses the Canal in Leeds

A Northern Rail Pacer style railbus crosses an old canal off the River Aire near the Leeds Railway Station on August 11, 2014. I made this image from the rooftop of the Doubletree Hotel using my Canon EOS7D with an f2.0 100mm prime lens. The wink of sun on an otherwise dull day made for some wonderful light. Tracking the Light Posts Daily!

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#leeds #Pacer #Railbus

[wolftattoo]

aaaand i got on the wrong bus 🙈 im just getting off at the next stop and ubering . this is eughhhhhh

#urnless theres a railbus at the next stop .

[holespoles]

Ryo Takemasa "Railbus through Rice Fields" (2022)

武政 諒

#Ryo Takemasa #武政 諒 #illlustration

[happyspookysteamer]

On the 30th of September was the 175th Anniversary of the Schiefe Ebene in Neuenmarkt Wirsberg where the German Steam Locomotive Museum is. The Event lasted two days but I was only there for one. But I saw two large steamers, a class 50 and 52 (primarily goods engines). An old Railbus from the Wisentatalbahn, a pump trolly, and a narrow gauge steam locomotive.

Here are some pictures of the class 52 8195-1

#germansteamlocomotives #class52 #steam locomotive #trains #i like trains #trainspotting #railway museum

[closeted-goth]

brisbane city welcomes me back with a railbus driver who has a portable stereo on the dash and is blasting jump around and drumming along on the steering wheel.

#also chewing a toothpick #hell yeah this guy does not give a fuck

[guerrerense]

KWVR Haworth West Yorkshire 26th September 1976 por loose_grip_99 Por Flickr: Three more from the LNER Society rail tour from London St Pancras to Keighley for a visit to the KWVR. Immaculate in BR green livery on shed at Haworth is Waggon und Maschinenbau diesel Railbus 79962. Purchased by the KWVR in 1966 it ran regularly into the 1990s. Following withdrawal it languished in store until 2014 when it was purchased by the Vintage Carriage Trust. It has been cosmetically restored.

[supertrainstationh]

BRE-Leyland 'Railbus' DB977020 Colchester Shed 29 June 1985. by Michael J. COLLINS Via Flickr:

This may not be a popular opinion, but I think these units are neato.

#Kodachrome #photo #photos #DB977020 #Colchester #repair #failure #June1985 #flickr #trainspam

[dampfloks]

VT50 Schienenbus Henrichshütte Hattingen während der Lumagica Lichtspiele November 2022. Im Hintergrund ist der Hochofen des ehemaligen Stahlwerks zu sehen.

VT50 rail bus Henrichshütte Hattingen during the Lumagica light show November 2022. The blast furnace of the former steelworks can be seen in the background.

#dampflokblog.de #VT50 #Schienenbus #Railbus #Eisenbahn #Railway #LWL-Industriemuseum #Henrichshütte #Hattingen #Lumagica

[petnews2day]

RAILBUS Introduces Low-Cost and Green Solution in Transport Industry

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#Pet Travel News

[turisiancom]

TURISIAN.com – Jalan santai di CFD Solo, ada hal unik yang bisa kalian saksikan. Atau bisa juga menikmati langsung Kereta Batara Kresna. Setelah sempat ditutup karena pandemic Covid-19, setiap Hari Minggu, Kota Solo kembali menggelar car free day (CFD). Atau hari bebas kendaraan bermotor di jalan utama Slamet Riyadi. Ada jalan sepanjang sekitar 3,7 kilometer (km) ditutup untuk memberikan kesempatan, masyarakat bisa jalan-jalan santai. Bahkan, kulineran, membeli suvenir, hingga berolahraga. Gelaran ini akan berlangsung sejak pukul 05.00 WIB sampai pukul 09.00 WIB atau selama empat jam. BACA JUGA: Solo Safari Suguhkan Interaksi Pengunjung dengan Satwa, Ini Tujuannya Satu keunikan di Solo CFD adalah, apabila tiba pukul 06.00 WIB, pengunjungbisa menyaksikan kereta api (railbus). KA itu adalah Batara Kresna jurusan Solo - Wonogiri yang berangkat dari Stasiun Purwosari pukul 06.00 WIB. Railbus ini  berjalan tepat di tengah kota atau samping jalan utama. KA Batara Kresna Bisa naik KA Batara Kresna untuk ke Solo CFD BACA JUGA: Festival Kuliner Solo Diperkirakan Bakal Sedot 25 Ribu Pengunjung Menariknya, kalian tidak hanya bisa menyaksikan keunikan kereta api yang melaju di tengah kota itu. Siapa saja atau pengunjung ternyata bisa ke Solo CFD naik KA Batara Kresna. Caranya, cukup beli tiketnya di Stasiun Purwosari untuk keberangkatan pukul 06.00 WIB. Tentunya, kalian  harus tiba di sana sebelum waktu keberangkatan. Pesan tiket dengan tujuan Stasiun Solo Kota. Selanjutnya, kamu bisa naik kereta ini dan bisa menyaksikan orang-orang yang sedang beraktivitas di Solo CFD. BACA JUGA: Masjid Al Jabbar-nya Solo Sudah Bisa Dikunjungi 28 Februari 2023 Tampak pula beberapa orang yang memotret KA Batara Kresna di pinggir jalan. Sekitar 20 menit melaju, kereta pun sampai di Stasiun Solo Kota. Stasiun ini berlokasi tidak jauh dari Bundaran Gladak atau kurang-lebih 10 menit berjalan kaki. Setelah turun di Stasiun Solo Kota, kamu pun bisa berjalan kaki ke lokasi car free day. J ika kendaraanmu ada di Stasiun Purwosari, maka kamu harus berjalan ke ujung CFD hingga Stasiun Purwosari. *** Sumber: kompas.com

[wolftattoo]

they cant get anyone else in so i gotta railbus and then walk for like 40minutes cos no bus goes close enough to work -_- because theres a driver shortage .

[renewolf99]

Wismar railbus bij station Zoutindustrie #museumbuurtspoorweg #boekelo #trein #wismar (bij Boekelo) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckke0NZM5di/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#museumbuurtspoorweg #boekelo #trein #wismar