Specifications [ DB Class 218 (series) ]
Krauss-Maffei; Krupp; Henschel; Maschinenbau Kiel (MaK)
Builder
West Germany
Origin
1971 - 1979
Production Run
411 units
Production Total
Front-Right
Driver Position
16.4m | 53.8 ft
Length
NOTE: May include length of entire train set
72,121 kg
(159,027 lb | 79 US Tons)
Weight
Diesel
Power Source
MTU 12V956 TB10 OR Pielstick 16PA 4V 200 prime mover unit developing between 2,470 and 2,764 horsepower output. HEP generator developing 540 horsepower.
Engine / Drive Source
2,764 hp
Rated Output Power
140.0 kph
(87.0 mph)
Max Speed
Wheel Arrangement
(Loco Facing Left)
Series Variants
DB Class 218
DB Class 218.9
DB Class 210.4
DB AG Series 218.8
DB AG Series 225.8
Operating Countries
Germany (West Germany)
Customers / Operators:
Deutsche Bahn (DB); DB Railion
NOTE: Includes both past and present