DB Class VT 24

DB class 624 / 634
A class 624 at Oldenburg main station
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-hydraulic
BuilderMAN AG, Waggonfabrik Uerdingen
Build date1961 (prototypes)
1964-1968 (regular)
Specifications
Configuration:
 • AARB'2' + 2'2' + 2'B'
(standard configuration)
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Axle load12 t (12 long tons; 13 short tons)
Prime moverMAN
Engine typeDiesel engine
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph) (class 624)
140 km/h (87 mph) (class 634)
Power output2x 331 kW (450 PS; 444 hp)
Career
OperatorsDeutsche Bahn, PKP, Transferoviar Calatori
LocaleGermany
Poland Romania
Retired2005

Class 624 and class 634 are types of diesel multiple unit, originally operated by Deutsche Bahn.