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Wegmann DB 515 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Railcar

Wegmann DB 515

Built by O&K, Rathgeber, SSW, Wegmann, WMD

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
300 kW
402 hp
Length
26.8 m
87 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1955
232 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'2'

Overview of the Wegmann DB 515

Discover the DB 515, a classic German railcar with a rich history.

Built in 1955 by renowned manufacturers including O&K, Rathgeber, SSW, Wegmann, and WMD, the DB 515 represents the engineering of its era. With a top speed of 100 km/h and a power output of 300 kW, this railcar was designed for efficient passenger transport on the German railway network.

The DB 515, also known as series ETA 150, features a standard gauge of 1435 mm and an impressive length of 26.8 meters. Its Bo'2' classification indicates a specific axle arrangement that contributes to its stability and performance.

Managed by Deutsche Bahn AG, this historic railcar is a fascinating piece of railway heritage, reflecting the development of German public transportation.

Wegmann DB 515 technical specifications

Value
SeriesETA 150
Built byO&K, Rathgeber, SSW, Wegmann, WMD · 1955232 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output300 kW402 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'2'
Length26.8 m87 ft 11 in

Operators of the Wegmann DB 515

Railway companies that have operated the DB 515, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 515Germany

Wegmann DB 515 photos

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