The amazing sound of two MGO V16 diesels echoes in the forests of Central Finland region. Timber, one of the main transport articles of Finnish railways is on the move once again

Timber train 53384 from Alavus to Jyväskylä rounding a curve just east of Petäjävesi right after sunset

The residents of Keuruu are enjoying a quiet and warm spring evening when the distinct sound of two MGO V16 diesels from a pair of VR class Dv12 diesel hydraulics echoes over the still lake as the... (more)

A pair of Dv12 diesel hydraulics working a loaded timber train from Alavus to Seinäjoki. In the upper right corner is the worksite of a new timber loading terminal where fresh raw wood will be tr... (more)

Some shunting is needed at the Kuusankoski rail yard, and VR's class Dv12 heads towards the industrial complex by first crossing and passing the early spring scenes of Kuusankoski.

After the line is clear, the old workhorse starts it return trip back to Kuopio railway yard. One of its first obstacles is to cross the mighty Kallansillat railway bridge while the old class Dv12... (more)

Early spring has settled on the landscapes of Keuruu in the form of mist and moisture. From that, a red pair appears as the two class Dv12s are pulling empty timber wagons to Alavus ready for load... (more)

Like in a fairy tale, two class Dv12s are slowly wondering in the scenes filled in snow while they are trying their best to reach their destination which is the Pieksämäki freight yard.

Freeze in the valleys and forrest is evident in terms of tones. But spontaneous change to red is evident when three class Dv12s speeding to Pieksämäki.

Landscapes in central Finland has experienced the touch of freezing winter, as little of the colour green can be recognised, but spontaneous colour red is apparent, as two class Dv12s have started... (more)

Dv12 2637 working an empty train of box cars up the steep grade from Kangasvuori tunnel towards Äänekoski

Two class Dv12s are hauling a timber train to Pieksämäki as their crossing the Kallansillat railbridges on the windy lake Kallavesi.

VR class Dv12 diesel hydraulic number 2637 rolling downhill towards Jyväskylä with an empty timber train from Äänekoski pulp mills

Colours of autumn are causing the colour green fade away from the sceneries, as colours such as yellow, orange and red are becoming dominant, especially it is highlighted by the passing of timber ... (more)

Mineral train from Pyhäsalmi is traveling its final meters on the main line, before curving on the line that will separate it from the calm autumn fields to the industrial heart of Siilinjärvi. ... (more)