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German Reichsbahn VT 18.16
A few years after the Bundesbahn had presented the VT 11[h]5[/h] based on the Kruckenberg multiple unit 137 155, the Reichsbahn also used the same basic structure for the VT 18.16. The designation stood for a total ou...
General
| Property | German Reichsbahn VT 18.16 Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1963-1968 |
| Manufacturers | Waggonbau Görlitz |
| Wheel arrangement | B-2+2-2+2-2+2-2+2-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | German Reichsbahn VT 18.16 Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 121.58 m |
| Wheelbase | 19.69 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.00 m |
| Empty weight | 255.2 t |
| Axle load | 19.8 t |
Power plant
| Property | German Reichsbahn VT 18.16 Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | 12 KVD 18/21 |
| Engine type | 2x V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | German Reichsbahn VT 18.16 Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-hydraulic |
| Indicated power | 1,472 kW (2,001 PS) |
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
