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Diesel multiple unit

Linke-Hoffmann SVT 137

Built by WUMAG, AEG, Linke-Hoffmann, SSW

Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
2'Bo'+Bo'2'

Overview of the Linke-Hoffmann SVT 137

Discover the iconic SVT 137, a German diesel multiple unit (DMU) that redefined high-speed rail travel.

Originally developed for the German Imperial Railway, this powerful locomotive boasts a top speed of 205 km/h, making it a marvel of engineering for its era.

Built by renowned manufacturers like WUMAG, AEG, Linke-Hoffmann, and SSW, the SVT 137 features a unique 2'Bo'+Bo'2' UIC axle configuration, ensuring exceptional stability and performance on the 1435 mm gauge tracks.

Its impressive legacy continues with entities like the Diesel-Schnellverkehrs-Triebwagen e.V. preserving this piece of railway history.

Explore the powerful engineering and historical significance of the SVT 137, a true legend of German rail.

Linke-Hoffmann SVT 137 technical specifications

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Built byWUMAG, AEG, Linke-Hoffmann, SSW
Top speed205 km/h127 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement2'Bo'+Bo'2'
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Operators of the Linke-Hoffmann SVT 137

Railway companies that have operated the SVT 137, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Diesel-Schnellverkehrs-Triebwagen e.V.DST SVT 137Germany
German Imperial RailwayDRG SVT 137Germany

Linke-Hoffmann SVT 137 photos

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