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O&K DB 815

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

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Length
26.8 m
87 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1955
216 units
Axle arrangement
2'2'

Overview of the O&K DB 815

Explore the DB 815, an iconic control car

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Built in Germany by renowned manufacturers like O&K and Rathgeber, this locomotive entered service with Deutsche Bahn AG.

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With a top speed of 100 km/h and a length of 26.8 meters, the DB 815 is a notable addition to railway history.

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It features a 1435 mm gauge and a 2'2' UIC classification, a testament to its reliable design and performance.

O&K DB 815 technical specifications

Value
SeriesETA 150
Built byO&K, Rathgeber, SSW, Wegmann, WMD · 1955216 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement2'2'
Length26.8 m87 ft 11 in
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Operators of the O&K DB 815

Railway companies that have operated the DB 815, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 815Germany

O&K DB 815 photos

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