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German Federal Railway VT 10[h]5[/h]

VT 10 501

The VT 10[h]5[/h] was a project for a lightweight articulated diesel train for intercity service jointly carried by the Bundesbahn, the German Sleeper and Dining Car Company (DSG) and the German Federal Post. It was d...

German Federal Railway VT 10[h]5[/h]Remove
Variant
upgraded engine
Built 1953
Manufacturers LHB
Wheel arrangement TZ7-10-4 ja
Gauge 1435 mm
Length 96700 mm
Service mass 104000 kg
Top speed 160 km/h
Power
Engine MAN D 1548 G

General

Property German Federal Railway VT 10[h]5[/h]Remove
Built 1953
Manufacturers LHB
Wheel arrangement B-1-1-1-1-1-1-B
Gauge 1,435 mm

Dimensions and weights

Property German Federal Railway VT 10[h]5[/h]Remove
Length 96.70 m
Service mass 104 t
Adhesion mass 52 t
Rigid wheelbase 2.20 m
Axle load 13 t

Power plant

Property German Federal Railway VT 10[h]5[/h]Remove
Engine MAN D 1548 G
Engine type 4x V8 diesel

Power

Property German Federal Railway VT 10[h]5[/h]Remove
Power source diesel-mechanic
Indicated power 616 kW (838 PS)
Top speed 160 km/h

Calculated values

Property German Federal Railway VT 10[h]5[/h]Remove
Power-to-weight ratio 5.9 kW/t
Adhesive weight/Total 1 : 2.00
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