Skip to content
Locomotive-Specs
Henschel DH 1504 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Diesel locomotive

Henschel DH 1504

Built by Henschel, KHD, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, MaK

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
1,500 kW
2,012 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
B'B'

Overview of the Henschel DH 1504

Discover the DH 1504, a robust and powerful diesel locomotive built for reliable performance. This impressive machine, part of the V160 series, boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and a substantial power output of 1500 kW, driven by a MTU 12V 4000 R20 prime mover.

Constructed by renowned manufacturers including Henschel, KHD, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, and MaK, the DH 1504 exemplifies German engineering quality. It underwent refurbishment in 1998, ensuring its continued efficiency and operational readiness.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a B'B' UIC axle configuration, this locomotive has proven its worth in German railway operations, notably serving the Niederrheinische Verkehrsbetriebe AG (NIAG). The DH 1504 is a dependable choice for various rail tasks, offering durability and strong performance.

Henschel DH 1504 technical specifications

Value
SeriesV160
Built byHenschel, KHD, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, MaK
RefurbishedOn Rail 1998 (6)
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output1,500 kW2,012 hp
Prime moverMTU 12V 4000 R20
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB'B'

Operators of the Henschel DH 1504

Railway companies that have operated the DH 1504, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Niederrheinische Verkehrsbetriebe AGNIAG DH 1504Germany

Henschel DH 1504 photos

Photos © their respective authors, shared on trainspo.com. They may show liveries or variants that differ from the specifications above.

More diesel locomotives from Henschel

All Henschel models

Similar diesel locomotives from other manufacturers

All diesel locomotives