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Railcar

Rathgeber DB 795

Built by Uerdingen, Lüttgens, Orions, Rathgeber

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1950–1958
Axle arrangement
1A

Overview of the Rathgeber DB 795

Discover the classic DB 795 railcar, a beloved model of the Uerdinger Schienenbus series.

Built between 1950 and 1958 by manufacturers including Uerdingen and Rathgeber, this versatile railcar boasts a top speed of 90 km/h and a comfortable seating capacity for 57 passengers.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a 1A UIC axle configuration, the DB 795 has served various operators across Germany, including Deutsche Bahn AG, as well as in Italy and Luxembourg.

Experience a piece of railway history with this iconic and reliable railcar.

Rathgeber DB 795 technical specifications

Value
SeriesUerdinger Schienenbus
Built byUerdingen, Lüttgens, Orions, Rathgeber · 1950–1958
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1A
Capacity57 seats

Operators of the Rathgeber DB 795

Railway companies that have operated the DB 795, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Berliner Eisenbahnfreunde e.V.BEF VT 95Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 795Germany
Köln-Bonner Eisenbahn-FreundeKBEF VT 95Germany
Azienda Consorziale TrasportiACT ALn 1204Italy
Association des Musée et Tourisme FerroviairesAMTF 551Luxembourg

Rathgeber DB 795 photos

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