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Diesel multiple unit

MAN VT 24

Built by Uerdingen, MAN

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Power output
662 kW
888 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1964–1968
Axle arrangement
B'2 +2'2'+2'B'

Overview of the MAN VT 24

Discover the VT 24, a reliable and historically significant DMU (Diesel Multiple Unit) that served with Deutsche Bahn AG as part of the DB 634 class.

Built by Uerdingen and MAN between 1964 and 1968, this impressive locomotive boasts a top speed of 140 km/h and a robust power output of 662 kW, making it a capable performer on standard gauge tracks (1435 mm).

The VT 24, classified with UIC axles as B'2 +2'2'+2'B', represents a notable piece of German railway engineering, showcasing the durability and functionality of diesel multiple units from its era.

MAN VT 24 technical specifications

Value
SeriesDB 634
Built byUerdingen, MAN · 1964–1968
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Power output662 kW888 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB'2 +2'2'+2'B'

Operators of the MAN VT 24

Railway companies that have operated the VT 24, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 634Germany

MAN VT 24 photos

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