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SSW 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 SSW DB 815

Explore the DB 815, a distinguished control car with a rich history.

This robust locomotive, operating under Deutsche Bahn AG in Germany, boasts a series designation of ETA 150. It was constructed by a consortium of renowned manufacturers including O&K, Rathgeber, SSW, Wegmann, and WMD, with a significant build number of 216 units produced in 1955.

The DB 815 is designed for efficiency and reliability, reaching a top speed of 100 km/h. Its standard gauge of 1435 mm ensures compatibility with extensive rail networks.

With a substantial length of 26.8 meters and a UIC axle configuration of 2'2', the DB 815 represents a classic example of German engineering in railway transport.

SSW 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
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Operators of the SSW DB 815

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

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 815Germany

SSW DB 815 photos

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