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Diesel locomotive

Krauss-Maffei 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 Krauss-Maffei V160 / Br 216

Explore the V160, also known as the Br 216, a versatile diesel locomotive.

Built between 1964 and 1968 by renowned manufacturers like Henschel and Krauss-Maffei, it reaches a top speed of 120 km/h.

With a power output of 1320 kW and a weight of 77 tonnes, this standard gauge (1435 mm) locomotive has served numerous railway companies, including Deutsche Bahn AG, and operates in countries like Germany and Italy.

It is recognized for its B'B' axle configuration and a length of 16 meters, offering significant traction capabilities for various rail operations.

Krauss-Maffei V160 / Br 216 technical specifications

Value
SeriesV160
Built byHenschel, KHD, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, MaK · 1964–1968224 units
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output1,320 kW1,770 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB'B'
Length16 m52 ft 6 in
Weight77 t169,756 lb

Operators of the Krauss-Maffei V160 / Br 216

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

OperatorClassCountry
Bahnlogistik24BLC 216Germany
BrohltalbahnBrohltalbahn 216Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 216Germany
EBM Cargo GmbHEBM 216Germany
Flex BahndienstleistungenFLEX 216Germany
Internationale Gesellschaft für EisenbahnverkehrIGE 216Germany
Wiebe Gleisbau GmbHWiebe 216Germany
Ferrovie Emilia RomagnaFER 1900Italy
Serfer Servizi Ferroviari S.r.lSERFER 216Italy

Krauss-Maffei V160 / Br 216 photos

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