© trainspo.comLKM Leuna 201-205 (V118)
Built by LKM
Overview of the LKM Leuna 201-205 (V118)
Discover the robust Leuna 201-205 (V118), a powerful diesel locomotive built by LKM.
This impressive machine, classified as C'C', boasts a top speed of 85 km/h and operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge, making it a versatile asset for industrial transport.
Originally part of the V 180 series, this locomotive has a history of service within Germany, notably with InfraLeuna Infrastruktur und Service GmbH as an ILIS 228 and with ITB Industrietransportgesellschaft mbH as an ITB 228.
Its reliable design and operational capabilities have contributed to its enduring presence in industrial railway operations.
Explore the specifications and heritage of this significant diesel locomotive, a testament to German engineering and industrial logistics.
LKM Leuna 201-205 (V118) technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | V 180 | |
| Built by | LKM | |
| Top speed | 85 km/h53 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | C'C' |
Operators of the LKM Leuna 201-205 (V118)
Railway companies that have operated the Leuna 201-205 (V118), with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| InfraLeuna Infrastruktur und Service GmbH | ILIS 228 | Germany |
| ITB Industrietransportgesellschaft mbH | ITB 228 | Germany |
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