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Rolling stock built for extreme conditions: steep gradients, snow and long distances define the Norwegian classes.
14 classes
Electric main-line locomotives for passenger and freight services (UIC type code 91).
CargoNet El 14
El 14
The El 14 is Norway's classic six-axle freight locomotive: built for heavy trains, long gradients and winter conditions that simply don't exist in Germany.
NSB/Vy El 18
El 18
The El 18 is Norway's classic electric locomotive for loco-hauled passenger trains. The abbreviation El stands for electric, the 18 is the type number – here's how to read the system.
Vy El 17
El 17
The El 17 is an older Norwegian electric locomotive type built in Norway. Its name reveals the type of traction, its condition reveals the generation – here's how to place it.
Diesel main-line locomotives, often found on non-electrified lines and in heavy freight (UIC type code 92).
Electric multiple units and railcars for local and regional services, from S-Bahn trains to double-deck units (UIC type code 94).
Flytoget BM71
Type 71
The BM71 is the electric multiple unit of Oslo's airport express. Its own brand, its own look, its own type number – here's how to place it reliably.
NSB/Vy BM70 (Signatur)
Type 70
Type 70, BM70, Signatur – three names, one vehicle. This page shows which one is actually marked on the train and which you'd better not rely on for identification.
Vy BM69
Type 69
The BM69 is Norway's older local multiple unit design. Its correct name is Type 69 – and it's the best example of how long-lived Norwegian vehicles are.
Vy BM72 (Talent)
Type 72
The BM72 is Norway's electric Talent. If you know the Talent family from Germany, you'll recognise it straight away – despite a different designation and different colours.
Vy BM73 (Stadler FLIRT)
Type 73
Type 73 is a Norwegian electric multiple unit type assigned to the FLIRT family. This page shows how to identify it in the field – and why the number on the train decides.
Vy BM74 (Stadler FLIRT)
Type 74
The BM74 is one of several Norwegian FLIRT types. Barely distinguishable from outside, unambiguous by type number – here's how to go about it in the field.
Vy BM75 (Stadler FLIRT)
Type 75
The BM75 is a Norwegian FLIRT for regional services. This page shows how to identify it and what a spotting trip to Norway really requires.
Diesel railcars and multiple units on regional and branch lines (UIC type code 95).
NSB/Vy Di 8
Di 8
Di 8 stands for a diesel-powered traction vehicle of type 8. This page shows how to identify it in the field – and why your own observation counts for more than any list.
SJ Nord BM92 / BM93
Type 92
Type 92 and Type 93 are Norway's diesel railcars for lines without overhead wire. This page shows how to tell the two builds apart reliably.
Diesel shunting locomotives and small locos for stations, works, ports and private sidings (UIC type code 98).
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