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Diesel locomotive

Henschel DH 700

Built by Henschel

Power output
700 kW
939 hp
Length
11.05 m
36 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1957–1960
4 units
Axle arrangement
D

Overview of the Henschel DH 700

Discover the robust and reliable DH 700 diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse built by Henschel between 1957 and 1960.

This impressive machine boasts an output of 700 kW and features a D axle configuration.

With a length of 11.05 meters and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the DH 700 is well-suited for a variety of railway networks.

It has a notable history of service in Italy, including with Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) as the RFI DH 700 and with Valsecchi Armamento Ferroviario S.r.l. as the VAFCO DH 700.

The DH 700 is a testament to the enduring power and durability of classic diesel locomotives.

Henschel DH 700 technical specifications

Value
Built byHenschel · 1957–19604 units
Power output700 kW939 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementD
Length11.05 m36 ft 3 in

Operators of the Henschel DH 700

Railway companies that have operated the DH 700, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Rete Ferroviaria ItalianaRFI DH 700Italy
Valsecchi Armamento Ferroviario S.r.l.VAFCO DH 700Italy

Henschel DH 700 photos

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