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MBB DB 701 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Service vehicle

MBB DB 701

Built by WMD, MBB

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Length
13.95 m
45 ft 9 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1955
92 units

Overview of the MBB DB 701

Discover the DB 701, a versatile service unit with a rich operational history in Germany.

Built in 1955 by WMD and MBB, this robust locomotive has served with prominent rail operators including Deutsche Bahn Netz AG and Westfälische Almetalbahn GmbH.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a length of 13.95 meters, the DB 701 is designed for efficient performance, reaching a top speed of 90 km/h.

This reliable unit embodies German engineering and continues to be a valuable asset in rail maintenance and operations.

MBB DB 701 technical specifications

Value
SeriesDB 701
Built byWMD, MBB · 195592 units
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Length13.95 m45 ft 9 in
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Operators of the MBB DB 701

Railway companies that have operated the DB 701, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche Bahn Netz AGDB Netz 701Germany
Westfälische Almetalbahn GmbHWAB 701Germany

MBB DB 701 photos

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