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MAN DB 798

Built by Uerdingen, MAN

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Weight
18 t
39,683 lb
Length
13.95 m
45 ft 9 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1953–1962
329 units
Axle arrangement
AA

Overview of the MAN DB 798

Discover the iconic DB 798, a classic Uerdinger Schienenbus railcar built between 1953 and 1962.

This versatile locomotive, featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm, has a rich history serving various operators including Deutsche Bahn AG, private owners, and railway enthusiasts. With a top speed of 90 km/h and a length of 13.95 meters, the DB 798 is a significant piece of railway heritage.

Its compact design and robust build, weighing in at 18 tons, have made it a reliable workhorse. The DB 798 continues to be preserved and operated by groups like the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Eisenbahngeschichte (DGEG) and Mainschleifenbahn, ensuring its legacy for future generations.

Explore the fascinating journey and operational life of the DB 798, a true symbol of German railway engineering.

MAN DB 798 technical specifications

Value
SeriesUerdinger Schienenbus
Built byUerdingen, MAN · 1953–1962329 units
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementAA
Length13.95 m45 ft 9 in
Weight18 t39,683 lb
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Operators of the MAN DB 798

Railway companies that have operated the DB 798, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 796Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 798Germany
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Eisenbahngeschichte (DGEG)DGEG VT98Germany
Dürener KreisbahnDKB 798Germany
Eisenbahnen und Verkehrsbetriebe Elbe-Weser GmbHEVB 796Germany
Eisenbahnfreunde Rodachtalbahn e.VEFR 798Germany
HANSeatische Eisenbahn GmbHHANS 798Germany
MainschleifenbahnMSB 796Germany
MainschleifenbahnMSB 996Germany
Passauer Eisenbahnfreunde e.V.PEF 798Germany
Private owners group@private-de 998Germany
Vulkan-Eifel-Bahn Betriebsgeselllschaft mbHVEB 796Germany
Vulkan-Eifel-Bahn Betriebsgeselllschaft mbHVEB 996Germany
Zuid Limburgse Stoomtrein MaatschappijZLSM 798Netherlands
Turkish State RailwaysTCDD RM3000Türkiye

MAN DB 798 photos

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