© trainspo.comTalbot Talent 3-part DMU / 643
Built by Bombardier, Talbot
Overview of the Talbot Talent 3-part DMU / 643
Explore the Talent 3-part DMU 643, a modern three-car trainset designed for efficient and comfortable travel.
Built by Bombardier and Talbot between 1998 and 2004, this DMU boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and a capacity for 120 passengers, featuring 16 first-class seats and 104 second-class seats.
With a length of 49.3 meters and weighing 74 tons, the Talent 643 operates on a standard gauge of 1435 mm, ensuring versatility and integration into railway networks.
This versatile trainset has been operated by various German railway companies, including Bayerische Oberlandbahn GmbH, Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn, and NordWestBahn, demonstrating its reliability and operational success.
Talbot Talent 3-part DMU / 643 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Talent | |
| Family | Talent | |
| Built by | Bombardier, Talbot · 1998–2004 | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Power output | 630 kW845 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'2'2'B' | |
| Formation | 3 cars | |
| Capacity | 1st class 16, 2nd class 104 seats | |
| Train length | 49.3 m161 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 74 t163,142 lb |
Operators of the Talbot Talent 3-part DMU / 643
Railway companies that have operated the Talent 3-part DMU / 643, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Bayerische Oberlandbahn GmbH | BOBy 643 | Germany |
| Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn | NEB 643 | Germany |
| Nord-Ostsee-Bahn | NOB 643 | Germany |
| NordWestBahn | NWB 643 | Germany |
| Ostseeland Verkehr GmbH | OLA 643 | Germany |
| Prignitzer Eisenbahn Arriva AG | PEG VT 643 | Germany |
Talbot Talent 3-part DMU / 643 photos
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