Siemens V162 / Br 217

Built by AEG, BBC, Krupp, Siemens

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Power output

1,427 kW

1,914 hp

Weight

80 t

176,370 lb

Length

16.4 m

53 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1965–1968

15 units

Overview of the Siemens V162 / Br 217

Explore the versatile V162 / Br 217 diesel locomotive, a robust and reliable workhorse with a rich operational history in Germany.

Designed for efficiency and power, this locomotive boasts a top speed of 140 km/h and an impressive tractive effort of 236 kN, making it suitable for a variety of rail operations.

Its sturdy construction, featuring a UIC axle arrangement of B'B', a length of 16.4 meters, and a weight of 80 tons, underpins its enduring performance.

Originally built by AEG, BBC, Krupp, and Siemens between 1965 and 1968, the V162 / Br 217 has served with distinction across several German railway companies, including Deutsche Bahn AG and Pfalzbahn.

Discover more about this significant piece of railway engineering, a testament to German locomotive manufacturing prowess.

Siemens V162 / Br 217 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	V160
Built by	AEG, BBC, Krupp, Siemens · 1965–196815 units
Top speed	140 km/h87 mph	87 mph
Power output	1,427 kW1,914 hp	1,914 hp
Tractive effort	236 kN53,055 lbf	53,055 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'B'
Length	16.4 m53 ft 10 in	53 ft 10 in
Weight	80 t176,370 lb	176,370 lb

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Operators of the Siemens V162 / Br 217

Railway companies that have operated the V162 / Br 217, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
A.V.G. Ascherleber Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH	ASLVG 217	Germany
Bahn Touristik Express	BTEX 217	Germany
Bremen-Thedinghauser Eisenbahn GmbH	BTE 217	Germany
Deutsche Bahn AG	DB 217	Germany
Pfalzbahn Eisenbahnbetriebsgesellschaft mbH	Pfalzbahn 217	Germany