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Diesel multiple unit

Rathgeber VT 12.5

Built by Rathgeber, WMD

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Weight
121 t
266,759 lb
Length
77.81 m
255 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1953–1957

Overview of the Rathgeber VT 12.5

Discover the VT 12.5, a classic German diesel multiple unit (DMU) that served with Deutsche Bahn AG.

Built by Rathgeber and WMD between 1953 and 1957, this impressive train boasts a top speed of 140 km/h.

The VT 12.5 is configured as a 3-car set, with a total train length of 77.81 meters and a weight of 121 tons.

Operating on standard gauge 1435 mm tracks, the VT 12.5 represents a significant piece of German railway history.

Rathgeber VT 12.5 technical specifications

Value
Built byRathgeber, WMD · 1953–1957
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation3 cars
Train length77.81 m255 ft 3 in
Weight121 t266,759 lb
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Operators of the Rathgeber VT 12.5

Railway companies that have operated the VT 12.5, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche Bahn AGDB VT 12.5Germany

Rathgeber VT 12.5 photos

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