© trainspo.comVEB DB 708.3
Built by VEB
Overview of the VEB DB 708.3
Discover the robust DB 708.3 service unit, a versatile locomotive built by VEB between 1987 and 1991.
This standard gauge unit, operating on a 1435 mm track, boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and a powerful 367 kW engine.
With a length of 22.4 meters and a height of 4.2 meters, this 61-ton machine is an integral part of Deutsche Bahn Netz AG's operations in Germany.
The DB Netz 708.3 is a testament to reliable German engineering, designed for essential service tasks.
VEB DB 708.3 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | VEB · 1987–199137 units | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 367 kW492 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Length | 22.4 m73 ft 6 in | |
| Height | 4.2 m13 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 61 t134,482 lb |
Operators of the VEB DB 708.3
Railway companies that have operated the DB 708.3, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn Netz AG | DB Netz 708.3 | Germany |
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