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Diesel locomotive

Krauss-Maffei Br 218 / V 164

Built by Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, MaK

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Power output
2,000 kW
2,682 hp
Weight
79 t
174,165 lb
Length
16.4 m
53 ft 10 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1971–1979
398 units

Overview of the Krauss-Maffei Br 218 / V 164

Discover the Br 218 / V 164, a versatile diesel locomotive that has left its mark on the German railway landscape.

Built between 1971 and 1979, this series of locomotives, from the DB V 160 family, boasts a remarkable power output of 2000 kW.

With a top speed of 140 km/h and a tractive effort of 235 kN, the Br 218 / V 164 is capable of hauling heavy trains over long distances.

Its robust construction and dimensions of 16.4 meters in length and 79 tons in weight make it a reliable tool for various railway operations.

Operating on a 1435 mm gauge, this locomotive has served numerous companies in Germany, attesting to its great utility and popularity.

The Br 218 / V 164 is a testament to German railway engineering, combining performance and durability for modern transport needs.

Explore detailed information and images of this railway icon.

Krauss-Maffei Br 218 / V 164 technical specifications

Value
SeriesV160
FamilyDB V 160
Built byHenschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, MaK · 1971–1979398 units
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Power output2,000 kW2,682 hp
Tractive effort235 kN52,830 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB'B'
Length16.4 m53 ft 10 in
Weight79 t174,165 lb
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Operators of the Krauss-Maffei Br 218 / V 164

Railway companies that have operated the Br 218 / V 164, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
AIXrail GmbHAIXrail 218Germany
Brohltal Schmalspur-Eisenbahn Betriebs-GmbHBEG 218Germany
DB Bahnbau Gruppe GmbHDBB 218Germany
DB MuseumDB Museum 218Germany
DB Systemtechnik GmbHDB Systemtechnik 218Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 218Germany
Deutsche Bahn Netz AGDB Netz 218Germany
EfW-Verkehrsgesellschaft mbHEfW 218Germany
Eisenbahn Gesellschaft Potsdam mbHEGP 218Germany
Eisenbahn Logistik VienenburgELV 218Germany
Eisenbahn-Bau- und Betriebsgesellschaft PressnitztalbahnPRESS 218Germany
ELBA LogistikELBA 218Germany
Kübler Heavy RailKHR 218Germany
Mitteldeutsche Eisenbahn GesellschaftMEG 218Germany
MZ EisenbahndienstleistungenMZE 218Germany
Neckar-Schwarzwald-Alb Eisenbahnverkehrsgesellschaft mbHNeSA 218Germany
POWER Rail GmbHPOWER 218Germany
Railsystems RPRailsystems 218Germany
Regio Infra Service SachsenRIS 218Germany
Rennsteigbahn GmbH & Co. KGRennsteigbahn 218Germany
Schienenverkehrsgesellschaft mbHSVG 218Germany
Train4TrainTrain4Train 218Germany
Usedomer Eisenbahn GbRUEG 218Germany

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