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Electric multiple unit

Fuchs ET 91

Built by Fuchs

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1935–1936
2 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'2'

Overview of the Fuchs ET 91

Discover the historic ET 91, a classic German electric multiple unit (EMU) with a rich legacy.

Built by Fuchs between 1935 and 1936, this distinctive locomotive, also known as the DB 491, offers a glimpse into early 20th-century railway engineering.

Operating on standard gauge tracks (1435 mm), the ET 91 boasts a top speed of 110 km/h and features a unique Bo'2' UIC axle configuration.

With its electric systems powered by 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz, this EMU played a significant role in German railway operations.

Experience a piece of railway heritage with the robust and iconic ET 91, a true testament to its era.

Fuchs ET 91 technical specifications

Value
Built byFuchs · 1935–19362 units
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'2'
Car length20.6 m67 ft 7 in

Operators of the Fuchs ET 91

Railway companies that have operated the ET 91, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 491Germany

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