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Electric multiple unit

Wegmann DR 276.0

Built by AEG, O&K, SSW, Wegmann

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Power output
360 kW
483 hp
Weight
68.7 t
151,457 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1936
34 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'+2'2'

Overview of the Wegmann DR 276.0

Explore the DR 276.0, a historically significant Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that served with the Deutsche Reichsbahn.

Constructed in 1936 by AEG, O&K, SSW, and Wegmann, this unit showcases the engineering prowess of its era.

It boasts a top speed of 80 km/h and a seating capacity for 118 passengers, offering a reliable travel experience.

Key features include a 2-car formation (1M1T), a standard gauge of 1435 mm, and a 750 V DC electric system utilizing a third rail.

With a power output of 360 kW and weighing 68.7 tons, the DR 276.0 is a remarkable piece of German railway history.

A must-see for railway enthusiasts and collectors, this locomotive represents an important chapter in German transportation.

Wegmann DR 276.0 technical specifications

Value
Built byAEG, O&K, SSW, Wegmann · 193634 units
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Power output360 kW483 hp
Electric systems
  • 750 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'+2'2'
Formation2 cars (1M1T)
Capacity118 seats
Car length35.56 m116 ft 8 in
Weight68.7 t151,457 lb
Axle load9.5 t20,944 lb

Operators of the Wegmann DR 276.0

Railway companies that have operated the DR 276.0, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche ReichsbahnDR 276.0Germany

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