© trainspo.comBombardier P160 DE
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Overview of the Bombardier P160 DE
Discover the P160 DE, a powerful and versatile diesel locomotive built by Bombardier in 2007. This impressive engine boasts a top speed of 160 km/h and operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge track.
Featuring a robust Bo'Bo' axle configuration, the P160 DE is a reliable workhorse for various German railway companies, including Havelländische Eisenbahn AG, Metronom, and the Pressnitztalbahn.
Equipped with an MTU 16V 4000 R41L prime mover, this locomotive delivers a substantial 2200 kW of power and an impressive tractive effort of 270 kN, making it well-suited for both freight and passenger services.
Weighing in at 80 tons, the P160 DE is a proven and efficient solution for modern rail transport.
Bombardier P160 DE technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Bombardier · 200711 units | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Power output | 2,200 kW2,950 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 270 kN60,698 lbf | |
| Prime mover | MTU 16V 4000 R41L | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Weight | 80 t176,370 lb |
Operators of the Bombardier P160 DE
Railway companies that have operated the P160 DE, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenbahn-Bau- und Betriebsgesellschaft Pressnitztalbahn | PRESS 246 | Germany |
| Havelländische Eisenbahn AG | HVLE 246 | Germany |
| Metronom Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH | Metronom 246 | Germany |
| Verkehrsgesellschaft Start Unterelbe | START 246 | Germany |
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