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Siemens DB 151

Built by AEG, BBC, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Siemens

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
5,982 kW
8,022 hp
Weight
118 t
260,145 lb
Length
19.49 m
63 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1972–1978
170 units

Overview of the Siemens DB 151

Discover the powerful DB 151 electric locomotive, a workhorse renowned for its robust performance and versatility.

Built between 1972 and 1978 by a consortium of leading German manufacturers, this iconic locomotive has served various operators across Germany and Austria.

With a formidable power output of 5982 kW and a tractive effort of 450 kN, the DB 151 is perfectly suited for heavy freight duties.

Its impressive specifications, including a top speed of 120 km/h and a weight of 118 tonnes, highlight its capability to handle demanding rail operations.

Explore the rich operational history of the DB 151 with various railway companies like Deutsche Bahn AG, DB Cargo Deutschland, and Hector Rail Deutschland.

This classic electric locomotive continues to be a symbol of German engineering excellence in the railway industry.

Siemens DB 151 technical specifications

Value
Built byAEG, BBC, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Siemens · 1972–1978170 units
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output5,982 kW8,022 hp
Tractive effort450 kN101,164 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length19.49 m63 ft 11 in
Weight118 t260,145 lb
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Operators of the Siemens DB 151

Railway companies that have operated the DB 151, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Pro-Lok GmbHPro-Lok 151Austria
BayernBahn GmbHBYB 151Germany
DB Cargo DeutschlandDBC 151Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 151Germany
Eisenbahn Gesellschaft Potsdam mbHEGP 151Germany
Hector Rail DeutschlandHRDE 162Germany
HSL LogistikHSL 151Germany
KonRail GmbHKonRail 151Germany
Lokomotion Gesellschaft für Schienentraktion mbHLokomotion 151Germany
Railpool GmbHRpool 151Germany
RBH LogisticsRBH 151Germany
Saar RailSRG 151Germany
SRI Rail Invest GmbHSRI 151Germany

Siemens DB 151 photos

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