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Rathgeber DB 815 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Control car

Rathgeber 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 Rathgeber DB 815

Explore the DB 815, a versatile control car designed for Germany's Deutsche Bahn AG. This locomotive, also known by its series ETA 150, offers a reliable and efficient addition to any railway operation.

Built between 1955 and later years by renowned manufacturers like O&K and Rathgeber, the DB 815 boasts a robust construction. Its standard gauge of 1435 mm makes it compatible with extensive rail networks.

With a top speed of 100 km/h and a length of 26.8 meters, this control car is well-suited for various service requirements. Its 2'2' UIC axle configuration ensures stable and secure transit.

Discover the enduring legacy of the DB 815, a testament to German engineering and a vital component of railway history.

Rathgeber 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

Operators of the Rathgeber DB 815

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

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 815Germany

Rathgeber DB 815 photos

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