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Diesel locomotive

Krauss-Maffei ME 05

Built by Krauss-Maffei

Top speed

50 km/h

31 mph

Power output

500 kW

671 hp

Length

10 m

32 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1981–1988

Axle arrangement

Co'

Overview of the Krauss-Maffei ME 05

Discover the ME 05, a robust diesel locomotive perfect for industrial and shunting operations.

This powerful machine boasts a 500 kW power output and a top speed of 50 km/h, ensuring efficient movement on standard gauge (1435 mm) tracks.

Built by Krauss-Maffei between 1981 and 1988, the ME 05 is a reliable workhorse.

Its compact dimensions of 10 meters long, 3.06 meters wide, and 4.05 meters high make it suitable for various operational environments.

This locomotive, classified as Co', is a testament to German engineering, often found in private owner groups.

Krauss-Maffei ME 05 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Krauss-Maffei · 1981–1988
Top speed	50 km/h31 mph	31 mph
Power output	500 kW671 hp	671 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'
Length	10 m32 ft 10 in	32 ft 10 in
Width	3.06 m10 ft 0 in	10 ft 0 in
Height	4.05 m13 ft 3 in	13 ft 3 in

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Operators of the Krauss-Maffei ME 05

Railway companies that have operated the ME 05, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Private owners group	@private-de ME 05	Germany

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