LHB VT 11.5 / Br 601

Built by LHB, MAN, Wegmann

Top speed

160 km/h

99 mph

Weight

214 t

471,789 lb

Length

130.72 m

428 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1957

Overview of the LHB VT 11.5 / Br 601

Discover the VT 11.5 / Br 601, an iconic Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) that served Deutsche Bahn AG in Germany.

Built by LHB, MAN, and Wegmann in 1957, this impressive train measures 130.72 meters in length and 3.01 meters in width, with a total weight of 214 tons.

Featuring a top speed of 160 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the Br 601, also known as the VT 11.5, is a significant piece of German railway history, blending high performance with functional design.

LHB VT 11.5 / Br 601 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	VT 11.5
Built by	LHB, MAN, Wegmann · 1957
Top speed	160 km/h99 mph	99 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Train length	130.72 m428 ft 10 in	428 ft 10 in
Width	3.01 m9 ft 11 in	9 ft 11 in
Weight	214 t471,789 lb	471,789 lb