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Railcar

Rathgeber ETA 150

Built by SSW, Rathgeber, O&K, Wegmann

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
232 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'2'

Overview of the Rathgeber ETA 150

Discover the ETA 150, a classic German railcar.

Built by renowned manufacturers like SSW, Rathgeber, O&K, and Wegmann in 1955, the ETA 150 served as an important part of railway transport.

This railcar boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and runs on a standard gauge of 1435 mm. Its UIC axle classification is Bo'2', highlighting its unique configuration.

Primarily operated by Deutsche Bahn AG under the class DB 517, the ETA 150 measures 26.8 meters in length, making it suitable for various routes.

Learn more about this fascinating piece of railway engineering, with information sourced from en.wikipedia.org.

Rathgeber ETA 150 technical specifications

Value
Built bySSW, Rathgeber, O&K, Wegmann · 1955232 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'2'
Length26.8 m87 ft 11 in

Operators of the Rathgeber ETA 150

Railway companies that have operated the ETA 150, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 517Germany

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