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Service vehicle

VEB ORT 135.7

Built by VEB

Top speed
70 km/h
43 mph
Weight
25 t
55,116 lb
Length
13.1 m
43 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1956–1958
Axle arrangement
1'A'

Overview of the VEB ORT 135.7

Discover the ORT 135.7, a distinguished service unit with a rich history.

This locomotive, also known as DR 188.0 during its service with the Deutsche Reichsbahn in Germany, was built between 1956 and 1958 by VEB.

With a top speed of 70 km/h, it features a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a compact 1'A' UIC axle arrangement.

Measuring 13.1 meters in length, 2.95 meters in width, and 3.75 meters in height, this 25-ton unit is a testament to its era.

Learn more about this unique locomotive, a piece of railway heritage from Germany.

VEB ORT 135.7 technical specifications

Value
Built byVEB · 1956–1958
Top speed70 km/h43 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1'A'
Length13.1 m43 ft 0 in
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in
Height3.75 m12 ft 4 in
Weight25 t55,116 lb

Operators of the VEB ORT 135.7

Railway companies that have operated the ORT 135.7, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche ReichsbahnDR 188.0Germany

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