Gmeinder V 51 / 251

Built by Gmeinder

Top speed

40 km/h

25 mph

Power output

465 kW

624 hp

Weight

50 t

110,231 lb

Length

9.81 m

32 ft 2 in

Track gauge

750 mm

Narrow gauge

Years built

1964

3 units

Overview of the Gmeinder V 51 / 251

Discover the V 51 / 251, a robust diesel locomotive designed for narrow-gauge railways.

With a gauge of 750 mm, this powerful machine boasts a top speed of 40 km/h and a substantial weight of 50 tonnes.

Built by Gmeinder in 1964, it features a B'B' UIC axle arrangement, indicating its versatile traction capabilities.

This locomotive, with a power output of 465 kW, is a testament to efficient engineering for specialized railway operations.

Currently operating with the Eisenbahn-Bau- und Betriebsgesellschaft Pressnitztalbahn in Germany under the class PRESS 251, this model represents a piece of operational railway heritage.

Gmeinder V 51 / 251 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	V51_V52
Built by	Gmeinder · 19643 units
Top speed	40 km/h25 mph	25 mph
Power output	465 kW624 hp	624 hp
Track gauge	750 mmNarrow gauge2 ft 5½ in	2 ft 5½ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'B'
Length	9.81 m32 ft 2 in	32 ft 2 in
Width	2.4 m7 ft 10 in	7 ft 10 in
Height	3.43 m11 ft 3 in	11 ft 3 in
Weight	50 t110,231 lb	110,231 lb