NSB WLAB-2

NSB WLAB-2
ManufacturerStrømmens Verksteds
Constructed1984–1987
Entered service1 September 1986 (1986-09-01)
Number built20
Capacity15 compartments
OperatorsGo-Ahead Norge
SJ Norge
Vy
Lines servedBergen Line
Dovre Line
Nordland Line
Røros Line
Sørlandet Line
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Car length27.00 m (88.58 ft)
Width3.24 m (10.6 ft)
Height4.22 m (13.8 ft)
Doors4
Wheel diameter920 mm (36 in)
Maximum speed150 km/h (93 mph)
Weight48 t (47 long tons; 53 short tons)
BogiesWegmann F
Braking system(s)Air
Track gaugeStandard gauge

NSB WLAB-2 or WLAB2 is a class of twenty sleeping cars built by Strømmens Verksted for the Norwegian State Railways (NSB). They serve as the sole sleepers in Norway, being used on the Bergen Line, Dovre Line, Nordland Line and Sørlandet Line. Each car features fifteen compartments, which can each be utilized with a single or twin bunk configuration. The carriages have a unique octagonal shape, are 27 meters (88 ft 7 in) long and weigh 48 tonnes.

Planning of the series started in 1977 and the order was placed in 1984. Each of the units cost 9 million Norwegian krone and were built in 1986 and 1987. The first ordinary service commenced on 1 September 1986.