The specially built triple locomotives of the iron ore railroad Kiruna-Narvik are still 
among the most powerful locomotives in the world with their 12 axis drive system. Operated
by the Sedish state railways SJ on behalf of the mining company Luossavaara-Kirunavaara AB 
LKAB they can drag a train of over 45 heavy ore wagons over the mountainous range at a 
reduced speed of around 45 km/h. Photo of the LKAB special locomotive no. 3210 "Victor" at 
Torneträsk station in August 1998 by Ilkka Siissalo (ilkka@smile.ch)