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German Federal Railway VT 105
Germany | 1953
2 produced
VT 10 501
VT 10 501
VariantVT 10 501upgraded engineVT 10 551upgraded engine
General
Built1953
ManufacturerLHB, Wegmann
Axle configB-1-1-1-1-1-1-B B-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-B 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Seats13581
Dimensions and Weights
Length317 ft 3 1/16 in357 ft 3 3/8 in
Wheelbase46 ft 11 in
Rigid wheelbase7 ft 2 5/8 in
Service weight229,280 lbs264,554 lbs
Adhesive weight114,640 lbs
Axle load28,660 lbs
Boiler
VariantVT 10 501upgraded engineVT 10 551upgraded engine
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-mechanic
Top speed75 mph99 mph75 mph99 mph
EngineMAN D 1548 G
Engine type4x V8 diesel
Engine output633 hp (472 kW)837 hp (624 kW)633 hp (472 kW)837 hp (624 kW)
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