KHD V160 / Br 216

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

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

1,320 kW

1,770 hp

Weight

77 t

169,756 lb

Length

16 m

52 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1964–1968

224 units

Overview of the KHD V160 / Br 216

Explore the powerful V160 diesel locomotive, also recognized as the BR 216.

Built between 1964 and 1968 by leading manufacturers, this versatile engine served numerous railway companies in both Germany and Italy, showcasing its robust design and reliability.

With an impressive power output of 1320 kW and a top speed of 120 km/h, the BR 216 stands as a significant example of mid-20th-century railway engineering.

This locomotive is a treasured piece of modern railway history, holding a special place among train enthusiasts.

KHD V160 / Br 216 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	V160
Built by	Henschel, KHD, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, MaK · 1964–1968224 units
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	1,320 kW1,770 hp	1,770 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'B'
Length	16 m52 ft 6 in	52 ft 6 in
Weight	77 t169,756 lb	169,756 lb

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Operators of the KHD V160 / Br 216

Railway companies that have operated the V160 / Br 216, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Bahnlogistik24	BLC 216	Germany
Brohltalbahn	Brohltalbahn 216	Germany
Deutsche Bahn AG	DB 216	Germany
EBM Cargo GmbH	EBM 216	Germany
Flex Bahndienstleistungen	FLEX 216	Germany
Internationale Gesellschaft für Eisenbahnverkehr	IGE 216	Germany
Wiebe Gleisbau GmbH	Wiebe 216	Germany
Ferrovie Emilia Romagna	FER 1900	Italy
Serfer Servizi Ferroviari S.r.l	SERFER 216	Italy