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Wegmann DB 815

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

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Length
26.8 m
87 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1955
216 units
Axle arrangement
2'2'

Overview of the Wegmann DB 815

Explore the DB 815 control car, a significant piece of German railway engineering.

Part of the ETA 150 series, this control car was built in 1955 by esteemed manufacturers including O&K, Rathgeber, SSW, Wegmann, and WMD.

Featuring a top speed of 100 km/h and a gauge of 1435 mm, the DB 815 stands as a testament to the Deutsche Bahn AG's commitment to quality.

Its robust construction, measuring 26.8 meters in length and classified with UIC axles 2'2', ensures dependable performance in railway operations.

The DB 815 is a valuable addition for railway enthusiasts and professionals alike, embodying tradition and innovation within Germany's rail sector.

Wegmann DB 815 technical specifications

Value
SeriesETA 150
Built byO&K, Rathgeber, SSW, Wegmann, WMD · 1955216 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement2'2'
Length26.8 m87 ft 11 in
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Operators of the Wegmann DB 815

Railway companies that have operated the DB 815, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 815Germany

Wegmann DB 815 photos

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