VR Class Hr1/Tr1 (FIN)
Hr1 class (original classification P1) was the largest passenger express steam locomotive built in Finland. In the thirties there was a need for faster and heavier express trains in Finland. The nickname of the locomotive was Ukko-Pekka meaning approximately (respected) Grandpa Pekka, after the President of Finland Pehr Evind Svinhufvud. The Hr1s were the most important express steam locomotives and could justifiably be called the flagships of VR until 1963, when diesel locomotives started to replace steam. Their use ended officially in 1971, but two roller bearing Hr1s were returned for a short use in spring 1974.
Sixtyseven Tr1 locomotives were built between 1940–57 by Tampella, Lokomo and Arnold Jung Lokomotivfabrik GmbH, Jungenthal of Germany. Tr1 is a product of the same era as the express train locomotive Hr1, and they share a similar appearance.
Hr1
Top speed: 110 km/h
Power: 1170kw
Tractive Effort: 114kn
Weight: 93+62t
Lifespan: 40
Available: 1937-1974
Tr1
Top speed: 80 km/h
Power: 1600kw
Tractive Effort: 157kn
Weight: 95+62t
Lifespan: 40
Available: 1940-1975
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