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Railcar

O&K DB 515

Built by O&K, Rathgeber, SSW, Wegmann, WMD

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
300 kW
402 hp
Length
26.8 m
87 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1955
232 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'2'

Overview of the O&K DB 515

Discover the DB 515, an iconic railcar with a rich history in German railway operations. Also recognized as the ETA 150, this model embodies reliability and efficiency.

Built from 1955 onwards by esteemed manufacturers like O&K and Rathgeber, the DB 515 is a testament to robust engineering. Its design ensures dependable service for local transport needs.

Capable of reaching speeds of 100 km/h with a power output of 300 kW, the DB 515 was a workhorse for Deutsche Bahn AG. Its standard gauge of 1435 mm and unique Bo'2' axle arrangement highlight its specialized construction.

Explore the fascinating journey and technical specifications of this notable electric railcar, a significant part of railway heritage.

O&K DB 515 technical specifications

Value
SeriesETA 150
Built byO&K, Rathgeber, SSW, Wegmann, WMD · 1955232 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output300 kW402 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'2'
Length26.8 m87 ft 11 in

Operators of the O&K DB 515

Railway companies that have operated the DB 515, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 515Germany

O&K DB 515 photos

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