© trainspo.comDMV ET 165 / 275 / 475
Built by AEG, DMV, O&K, SSW, WUMAG
Overview of the DMV ET 165 / 275 / 475
Explore the ET 165 / 275 / 475, a German electric multiple unit that embodies early 20th-century railway engineering.
Constructed between 1928 and 1931 by esteemed manufacturers including AEG, DMV, O&K, SSW, and WUMAG, this EMU boasts a seating capacity of 115 passengers and can reach a top speed of 80 km/h.
Its four-car formation, powered by 750 V DC via a third rail and delivering 360 kW of power, makes it well-suited for passenger services.
Featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a Bo'Bo'+2'2' axle arrangement, the ET 165 / 275 / 475 showcases the technological advancements of its era.
Initially operated by the Deutsche Reichsbahn as the DR 275, this locomotive represents a significant piece of Germany's transport history.
DMV ET 165 / 275 / 475 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | AEG, DMV, O&K, SSW, WUMAG · 1928–1931638 units | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Power output | 360 kW483 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'+2'2' | |
| Formation | 4 cars (1M) | |
| Capacity | 115 seats | |
| Width | 3 m9 ft 10 in |
Operators of the DMV ET 165 / 275 / 475
Railway companies that have operated the ET 165 / 275 / 475, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Reichsbahn | DR 275 | Germany |
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