Henschel DB 225

Built by Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, MaK

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Power output

1,320 kW

1,770 hp

Weight

79 t

174,165 lb

Length

16.4 m

53 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1971–1979

Overview of the Henschel DB 225

Explore the powerful DB 225 diesel locomotive, a versatile German workhorse built between 1971 and 1979.

This B'B' classification locomotive boasts a top speed of 140 km/h, delivering an impressive 1320 kW of power and 235 kN of tractive effort, making it ideal for a wide range of rail operations in Germany.

Measuring 16.4 meters in length and weighing 79 tons, the DB 225 showcases robust engineering and the capability to handle demanding railway tasks.

Serving various German rail operators including Deutsche Bahn Netz AG and DB Cargo Deutschland, this locomotive has been a significant part of the German rail scene.

Discover the enduring legacy of this remarkable locomotive, a testament to German railway engineering prowess.

Henschel DB 225 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	V160
Family	DB V 160
Built by	Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, MaK · 1971–1979
Refurbished	2001 (74)
Top speed	140 km/h87 mph	87 mph
Power output	1,320 kW1,770 hp	1,770 hp
Tractive effort	235 kN52,830 lbf	52,830 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'B'
Length	16.4 m53 ft 10 in	53 ft 10 in
Weight	79 t174,165 lb	174,165 lb

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Operators of the Henschel DB 225

Railway companies that have operated the DB 225, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Andreas Voll / Aggerbahn	Aggerbahn 225	Germany
BBL Logistik	BBL 225	Germany
Bentheimer Eisenbahn AG	BE 225	Germany
DB Cargo Deutschland	DBC 225	Germany
Deutsche Bahn Netz AG	DB Netz 225	Germany
EBM Cargo GmbH	EBM 225	Germany
Eisenbahn Gesellschaft Potsdam mbH	EGP 225	Germany
Lappwaldbahn	LWB 225	Germany
Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH	NBE 225	Germany
RBP Bahn	RBP 225	Germany