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Valmet RM 2
RM 2 was a class of two-bogie four-axle (Bo′Bo′ wheel arrangement) tram operated by Turku City Transport ( fi, Turun kaupungin liikennelaitos (TuKL); sv, Åbo stads trafikverk), popularly known as "ghost cars". They were the last trams acquired for the Turku tram network prior to its closure in 1972, built by the Finland, Finnish metal industry corporation Valmet in 1956. Although never operated as such, these trams were designed for use on light rail lines. All RM 2s were withdrawn in June 1972 upon the closure of tram line 2. Although attempts were made to sell the trams to new operators, they never returned to active service. Five were sold for scrap; three were given to private organisations for preservation, but were scrapped by the 1980s. Concept and construction The trams were, like the older Karia HM IV and Valmet RM 1 types trams built for the Helsinki tram network, based on Swiss Standard Trams of the time but with numerous changes. The RM 2 was shorter and narrower ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valmet
Valmet Oyj is a Finnish company and a developer and supplier of technologies, automation systems and services for the pulp (paper), pulp, paper and energy industry, energy industries. Valmet has over 200 years of history as an industrial operator. Formerly owned by the State of Finland, Valmet was reborn in December 2013 with the demerger of the pulp, paper and power businesses from Metso Corporation. Valmet's services include maintenance outsourcing, mill and power plant improvements, and spare parts. The company provides technology for pulp, tissue, board and paper mills and bioenergy plants. Valmet has operations in more than 40 countries and it employs about 17,000 people. Its headquarters are located in Espoo, and it is listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange, Nasdaq Helsinki. In 2021, Valmet's net sales totaled €3.9 billion. History Historical products During its history, Valmet has made ships, trains, aeroplanes, tractors, clocks and weapons, as described in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
