O&K ET 165 / 275 / 475

Built by AEG, DMV, O&K, SSW, WUMAG

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Power output

360 kW

483 hp

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1928–1931

638 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'+2'2'

Overview of the O&K ET 165 / 275 / 475

Discover the robust ET 165 / 275 / 475, an iconic German electric multiple unit (EMU) that served the Deutsche Reichsbahn.

Built between 1928 and 1931 by a consortium of manufacturers including AEG, DMV, O&K, SSW, and WUMAG, this distinguished locomotive boasts a powerful 360 kW electric system operating on 750 V DC via a third rail.

Designed for efficiency and capacity, it features a formation of 4 cars with 115 seats, making it ideal for regional passenger services.

With a top speed of 80 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the ET 165 / 275 / 475 represents a significant piece of German railway history.

O&K ET 165 / 275 / 475 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	AEG, DMV, O&K, SSW, WUMAG · 1928–1931638 units
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Power output	360 kW483 hp	483 hp
Electric systems	750 V DC (360 kW, 3rd rail)
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'+2'2'
Formation	4 cars (1M)
Capacity	115 seats
Width	3 m9 ft 10 in	9 ft 10 in