© trainspo.comVEB Gotha G4-61
Built by VEB
Overview of the VEB Gotha G4-61
Discover the Gotha G4-61, a classic tram model that has served various transit systems.
Originally built by VEB between 1964 and 1967, this robust vehicle boasts a length of 21.6 meters and a width of 2.2 meters, weighing in at 21 tons.
It operates on a 1067 mm gauge and is powered by 600 V DC electric systems, reaching a top speed of 50 km/h.
This Gotha G4-61 tram has been a part of transit history in Estonia with Tallinna Linnatranspordi AS (TLT Gotha G4-61) and in Germany with Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam (ViP G4).
VEB Gotha G4-61 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | VEB · 1964–196750 units | |
| Top speed | 50 km/h31 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Length | 21.6 m70 ft 10 in | |
| Width | 2.2 m7 ft 3 in | |
| Weight | 21 t46,297 lb |
Operators of the VEB Gotha G4-61
Railway companies that have operated the Gotha G4-61, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Tallinna Linnatranspordi AS | TLT Gotha G4-61 | Estonia |
| Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam | ViP G4 | Germany |
VEB Gotha G4-61 photos
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