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Electric locomotive

BBC DB 151

Built by AEG, BBC, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Siemens

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
5,982 kW
8,022 hp
Weight
118 t
260,145 lb
Length
19.49 m
63 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1972–1978
170 units

Overview of the BBC DB 151

Discover the powerful DB 151 electric locomotive, a true workhorse of the rails.

Built between 1972 and 1978 by renowned manufacturers, this locomotive boasts a robust Co'Co' axle configuration and an impressive power output of 5982 kW, making it ideal for demanding tasks.

With a top speed of 120 km/h, a length of 19.49 meters, and a substantial weight of 118 tons, the DB 151 is designed for heavy-duty freight operations.

Its 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electrical system and a tractive effort of 450 kN ensure reliable performance on the German railway network.

Operated by various companies including Deutsche Bahn AG and DB Cargo Deutschland, the DB 151 continues to be a vital part of rail freight transport.

BBC DB 151 technical specifications

Value
Built byAEG, BBC, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Siemens · 1972–1978170 units
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output5,982 kW8,022 hp
Tractive effort450 kN101,164 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length19.49 m63 ft 11 in
Weight118 t260,145 lb
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Operators of the BBC DB 151

Railway companies that have operated the DB 151, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Pro-Lok GmbHPro-Lok 151Austria
BayernBahn GmbHBYB 151Germany
DB Cargo DeutschlandDBC 151Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 151Germany
Eisenbahn Gesellschaft Potsdam mbHEGP 151Germany
Hector Rail DeutschlandHRDE 162Germany
HSL LogistikHSL 151Germany
KonRail GmbHKonRail 151Germany
Lokomotion Gesellschaft für Schienentraktion mbHLokomotion 151Germany
Railpool GmbHRpool 151Germany
RBH LogisticsRBH 151Germany
Saar RailSRG 151Germany
SRI Rail Invest GmbHSRI 151Germany

BBC DB 151 photos

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