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Diesel locomotive

Jenbacher DH 820 BB

Built by Jenbacher Werke

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
820 kW
1,100 hp
Weight
66 t
145,505 lb
Length
13.77 m
45 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1989–1994
60 units

Overview of the Jenbacher DH 820 BB

Discover the robust DH 820 BB diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse built by Jenbacher Werke between 1989 and 1994.

This versatile locomotive, part of the ÖBB 2068 class in Austria, boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and operates on standard 1435 mm gauge tracks.

With a substantial weight of 66 tons and an axle load of 16.75 tons, it's designed for demanding railway operations.

Powered by a Jenbacher JW 608 DS prime mover, it delivers an impressive 820 kW of power and a tractive effort of 176 kN, making it an efficient choice for various rail applications.

Its B'B' wheel arrangement ensures excellent stability and traction.

Jenbacher DH 820 BB technical specifications

Value
Built byJenbacher Werke · 1989–199460 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output820 kW1,100 hp
Tractive effort176 kN39,566 lbf
Prime moverJenbacher JW 608 DS
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB'B'
Length13.77 m45 ft 2 in
Weight66 t145,505 lb
Axle load16.75 t36,927 lb
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Operators of the Jenbacher DH 820 BB

Railway companies that have operated the DH 820 BB, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Austrian Federal RailwaysÖBB 2068Austria

Jenbacher DH 820 BB photos

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