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German Federal Railway VT 12[h]5[/h]
Based on the long-distance railcars of the VT 08[h]5[/h] series, the Bundesbahn had the railcars of the VT 12[h]5[/h] series manufactured for intercity services from 1953. Here, too, the multiple units were initially ...
General
| Property | German Federal Railway VT 12[h]5[/h]Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1953-1957 |
| Manufacturers | Donauwörth, Rathgeber |
| Wheel arrangement | B-2+2-2+2-2 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | German Federal Railway VT 12[h]5[/h]Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 77.81 m |
| Wheelbase | 22.05 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.60 m |
| Empty weight | 112 t |
| Adhesive weight | 36 t |
| Axle load | 18 t |
Power plant
| Property | German Federal Railway VT 12[h]5[/h]Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Maybach MD 650, Daimler-Benz MB 820 Bb oder MAN L12 V 17,5/21N |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | German Federal Railway VT 12[h]5[/h]Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-hydraulic |
| Indicated power | 735 kW (999 PS) |
| Top speed | 140 km/h |
