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German Reichsbahn VT 2[h]09[/h]
A few years after the Bundesbahn, the Reichsbahn also began to develop light rail buses for branch lines. The prototype received the same 130 hp Büssing diesel from the West German VT 95. In the series, domestic engin...
General
| Property | German Reichsbahn VT 2[h]09[/h] as built |
|---|---|
| Built | 1957, 1962-1969 |
| Manufacturers | Waggonbau Bautzen, Waggonbau Görlitz |
| Wheel arrangement | 1A |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | German Reichsbahn VT 2[h]09[/h] as built |
|---|---|
| Length | 13.55 m |
| Wheelbase | 6.00 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 6.00 m |
| Service weight | 15.6 t |
| Adhesive weight | 11.4 t |
| Axle load | 11.4 t |
Power plant
| Property | German Reichsbahn VT 2[h]09[/h] as built |
|---|---|
| Engine | 6VD 18/15 |
| Engine type | 6-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | German Reichsbahn VT 2[h]09[/h] as built |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-mechanic |
| Indicated power | 132 kW (179 PS) |
| Top speed | 90 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | German Reichsbahn VT 2[h]09[/h] as built |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.5 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.37 |
