© trainspo.comMAN MT5300
Built by MAN
Overview of the MAN MT5300
Discover the TCDD MT5300, a robust diesel multiple unit (DMU) that served the Turkish State Railways in Turkey.
Built by MAN between 1951 and 1952, this 3-car train (2M1T) has a total length of 70.93 meters and weighs 135 tons.
The TCDD MT5300 is capable of reaching a top speed of 125 km/h, powered by an 810 kW engine, and offers seating for 120 passengers.
With its distinctive UIC axle configuration of B'2 +2'2'+2'B' and a width of 2.87 meters, it stands as a notable piece of railway engineering from its era.
MAN MT5300 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | MAN · 1951–195216 units | |
| Top speed | 125 km/h78 mph | |
| Power output | 810 kW1,086 hp | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'2 +2'2'+2'B' | |
| Formation | 3 cars (2M1T) | |
| Capacity | 120 seats | |
| Train length | 70.93 m232 ft 9 in | |
| Width | 2.87 m9 ft 5 in | |
| Weight | 135 t297,624 lb |
Operators of the MAN MT5300
Railway companies that have operated the MT5300, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish State Railways | TCDD MT5300 | Türkiye |
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