DUEWAG DB 795

Built by Uerdingen, Lüttgens, Orions, Rathgeber

Top speed

90 km/h

56 mph

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1950–1958

Axle arrangement

Overview of the DUEWAG DB 795

Explore the DB 795, a versatile railcar with a rich history.

Known as the Uerdinger Schienenbus, this series was built between 1950 and 1958 by renowned manufacturers like Uerdingen and Rathgeber.

With a top speed of 90 km/h and a seating capacity of 57, the DB 795 was perfectly suited for regional passenger transport.

These railcars operate on a standard gauge of 1435 mm and have been known under various designations, including DB 795, BEF VT 95, and ACT ALn 1204.

The DB 795 represents a significant piece of post-war railway history, embodying reliability and classic charm.

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Uerdinger Schienenbus
Built by	Uerdingen, Lüttgens, Orions, Rathgeber · 1950–1958
Top speed	90 km/h56 mph	56 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	1A
Capacity	57 seats

Railway companies that have operated the DB 795, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Berliner Eisenbahnfreunde e.V.	BEF VT 95	Germany
Deutsche Bahn AG	DB 795	Germany
Köln-Bonner Eisenbahn-Freunde	KBEF VT 95	Germany
Azienda Consorziale Trasporti	ACT ALn 1204	Italy
Association des Musée et Tourisme Ferroviaires	AMTF 551	Luxembourg