Compare locomotives
Add a locomotive
German Federal Railway class 240
Although the Bundesbahn had officially stopped to order six-axle diesel locomotives, MaK, Krupp and ABB built three DE 1024 prototypes in 1989. In contrast to most German diesel locomotives, they had electrical power ...
General
| Property | German Federal Railway class 240Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1989 |
| Manufacturers | MaK, Krupp, ABB |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | German Federal Railway class 240Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 20.96 m |
| Wheelbase | 15.57 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.89 m |
| Service weight | 117 t |
| Adhesive weight | 117 t |
| Axle load | 19.5 t |
| Fuel capacity | 5,000 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | German Federal Railway class 240Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | MaK 12M282 |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | German Federal Railway class 240Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 2,650 kW (3,603 PS) |
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
| Starting effort | 405.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | German Federal Railway class 240Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 2.83 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 22.6 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
