© trainspo.comMBB DB 726
Built by MBB
Overview of the MBB DB 726
Discover the DB 726, a versatile service unit built by MBB between 1974 and 1975 in Germany.
This robust locomotive, part of the DB Netz 726 class, operates on a standard gauge of 1435 mm.
With a powerful Bo' wheel arrangement, it boasts a top speed of 90 km/h and a length of 13.95 meters, weighing in at 18 tons.
The DB 726 is a reliable workhorse for Deutsche Bahn Netz AG, contributing to essential railway operations.
Explore the capabilities of this classic German service unit.
MBB DB 726 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | DB 725 | |
| Built by | MBB · 1974–19755 units | |
| Top speed | 90 km/h56 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo' | |
| Length | 13.95 m45 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 18 t39,683 lb |
Operators of the MBB DB 726
Railway companies that have operated the DB 726, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn Netz AG | DB Netz 726 | Germany |
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