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Diesel locomotive

MaK Br 218 / V 164

Built by Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, MaK

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Power output
2,000 kW
2,682 hp
Weight
79 t
174,165 lb
Length
16.4 m
53 ft 10 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1971–1979
398 units

Overview of the MaK Br 218 / V 164

Explore the Br 218 / V 164, a versatile diesel locomotive built between 1971 and 1979 by Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, and MaK.

With a powerful 2000 kW output and a top speed of 140 km/h, this 79-tonne locomotive is a cornerstone of the German railway network.

It operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge and is recognized for its robust 235 kN tractive effort, making it a reliable workhorse for various duties.

This impressive machine is utilized by a multitude of German railway companies, including Deutsche Bahn AG, showcasing its enduring operational value and diverse applications.

MaK Br 218 / V 164 technical specifications

Value
SeriesV160
FamilyDB V 160
Built byHenschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, MaK · 1971–1979398 units
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Power output2,000 kW2,682 hp
Tractive effort235 kN52,830 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB'B'
Length16.4 m53 ft 10 in
Weight79 t174,165 lb
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Operators of the MaK Br 218 / V 164

Railway companies that have operated the Br 218 / V 164, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
AIXrail GmbHAIXrail 218Germany
Brohltal Schmalspur-Eisenbahn Betriebs-GmbHBEG 218Germany
DB Bahnbau Gruppe GmbHDBB 218Germany
DB MuseumDB Museum 218Germany
DB Systemtechnik GmbHDB Systemtechnik 218Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 218Germany
Deutsche Bahn Netz AGDB Netz 218Germany
EfW-Verkehrsgesellschaft mbHEfW 218Germany
Eisenbahn Gesellschaft Potsdam mbHEGP 218Germany
Eisenbahn Logistik VienenburgELV 218Germany
Eisenbahn-Bau- und Betriebsgesellschaft PressnitztalbahnPRESS 218Germany
ELBA LogistikELBA 218Germany
Kübler Heavy RailKHR 218Germany
Mitteldeutsche Eisenbahn GesellschaftMEG 218Germany
MZ EisenbahndienstleistungenMZE 218Germany
Neckar-Schwarzwald-Alb Eisenbahnverkehrsgesellschaft mbHNeSA 218Germany
POWER Rail GmbHPOWER 218Germany
Railsystems RPRailsystems 218Germany
Regio Infra Service SachsenRIS 218Germany
Rennsteigbahn GmbH & Co. KGRennsteigbahn 218Germany
Schienenverkehrsgesellschaft mbHSVG 218Germany
Train4TrainTrain4Train 218Germany
Usedomer Eisenbahn GbRUEG 218Germany

MaK Br 218 / V 164 photos

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