DB Class V 160

DB Class V 160
DB Class 216
Prototype form 'lollo' example DB 216 003
Type and origin
Power typediesel
BuilderKrupp, KHD, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, MaK
Total produced224[1]
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICB′B′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Length16 m (52 ft 5+78 in)[1]
Loco weightat 2/3 fuel and supply capacity :
V 160 001 to 009 : 74 t (73 long tons; 82 short tons)[1]
V 160 010 to 224 : 76.7 tonnes (75.5 long tons; 84.5 short tons)[1]
Fuel capacityV 160 001 to 009 : 3,000 L (660 imp gal; 790 US gal)[1]
V 160 010 to 224 : 2,700 L (590 imp gal; 710 US gal)[1]
Prime moverPrototypes:
Maybach MD 16 V 538 TB[1]
Main series:
MTU 16 V 652 TB 10[1]
or MTU 16 V 538 TB 10[1]
Engine typeV16 diesel engine
Cylinders16
Cylinder size(?)
TransmissionHydraulic – two speed:
prototypes:Voith L 218 rs[1]
main series:Voith L 821 rs.[1]
Loco brakeAir
Train brakesAir
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph) or 80 km/h (50 mph)[1]
Power output1,397 kW (1,873 hp)[1]
Tractive effort235.2 kN (52,900 lbf)[1]

The Class V 160 (after 1968: Class 216) is a class of diesel-hydraulic locomotives of the German railways. It is the first variant of the V160 family, built for the Deutsche Bundesbahn for medium/heavy trains.

The Class were successful locomotives, eventually leading to a family of similar locomotives (see DB V 160 family). Due to them having steam heating, and a lack in later years of suitable coaching stock they were amongst the first of the family to be withdrawn, no examples being operated by Deutsche Bahn by 2004.

A few examples were converted to the short lived DBAG Class 226, with other examples being rebuilt and still in service with private operators.

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n V 160 dbtrains.com