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Diesel multiple unit

Wegmann VT 11.5 / Br 601

Built by LHB, MAN, Wegmann

Top speed
160 km/h
99 mph
Weight
214 t
471,789 lb
Length
130.72 m
428 ft 10 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1957

Overview of the Wegmann VT 11.5 / Br 601

Experience the iconic VT 11.5, also known as the Br 601, a powerful German diesel multiple unit that epitomizes efficiency and first-class travel.

Built in 1957 by LHB, MAN, and Wegmann, this locomotive boasts an impressive length of 130.72 meters and a top speed of 160 km/h. Measuring 3.01 meters wide and weighing 214 tons, the VT 11.5 is a true giant on the rails.

This 1435 mm standard gauge DMU, operated by Deutsche Bahn AG, represents a pinnacle of German railway engineering, delivering a comfortable and swift journey for passengers.

Wegmann VT 11.5 / Br 601 technical specifications

Value
SeriesVT 11.5
Built byLHB, MAN, Wegmann · 1957
Top speed160 km/h99 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Train length130.72 m428 ft 10 in
Width3.01 m9 ft 11 in
Weight214 t471,789 lb

Operators of the Wegmann VT 11.5 / Br 601

Railway companies that have operated the VT 11.5 / Br 601, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 601Germany

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