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German Reichsbahn Battery Railcar No. 581/582 to 615/616
These vehicles, also known by their later DB designation ETA 179, were put into service by the Reichsbahn from 1926 dubbed the “six-axle storage railcar”. A total of only 17 units were built, but these were used very ...
General
| Property | German Reichsbahn Battery Railcar No. 581/582 to 615/616Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1926-1928 |
| Manufacturers | WUMAG, Wegmann, Gastell, Bergmann, SSW |
| Wheel arrangement | 2A+A2 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | German Reichsbahn Battery Railcar No. 581/582 to 615/616Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 29.22 m |
| Wheelbase | 9.20 m |
| Service weight | 70.8 t |
| Adhesive weight | 25.6 t |
| Axle load | 12.8 t |
Power
| Property | German Reichsbahn Battery Railcar No. 581/582 to 615/616Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - battery |
| Indicated power | 172 kW (234 PS) |
| Top speed | 60 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | German Reichsbahn Battery Railcar No. 581/582 to 615/616Remove |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.4 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 2.77 |
