Henschel DHG 500 C

Built by Henschel

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1963–1976

63 units

Axle arrangement

Overview of the Henschel DHG 500 C

Discover the DHG 500 C, a versatile diesel locomotive with a rich operational history.

Built by Henschel between 1963 and 1976, this robust locomotive features a C-axle configuration, making it well-suited for shunting duties and medium-weight freight transport.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the DHG 500 C has proven its reliability with operators like Aare-Seeland Mobil in Switzerland and Henkel in Germany.

Explore the technical specifications and service record of this dependable locomotive, also known by designations such as Asm Em 837 and LSB Em 837. The DHG 500 C embodies power and endurance on the rails.

Henschel DHG 500 C technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Henschel · 1963–197663 units
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	C

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Operators of the Henschel DHG 500 C

Railway companies that have operated the DHG 500 C, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA	Henkel DHG 500 C	Germany
Aare-Seeland Mobil	ASm Em 837	Switzerland
Lok Service Burkhardt AG	LSB Em 837	Switzerland
Sersa Group	Sersa Em 837	Switzerland