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German Federal Railway V 90
The V 90 is a development of the V 100 for shunting service. It was lengthened, weighed down to an axle load of 20 tonnes and given a shorter gear ratio. The so-called “Bergfunk” (“mountain radio”) was developed after...
General
| Property | German Federal Railway V 90 production |
|---|---|
| Built | 1966-1974 |
| Manufacturers | MaK, Jung, Henschel, Krupp, KHD, Rheinstahl |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | German Federal Railway V 90 production |
|---|---|
| Length | 14.32 m |
| Wheelbase | 9.50 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.50 m |
| Service weight | 80 t |
| Adhesive weight | 80 t |
| Axle load | 20 t |
| Fuel capacity | 3,200 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | German Federal Railway V 90 production |
|---|---|
| Engine | MTU MB 12 V 652 TA |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | German Federal Railway V 90 production |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-hydraulic |
| Indicated power | 809 kW (1,100 PS) |
| Top speed | 80 km/h |
| Starting effort | 236.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | German Federal Railway V 90 production |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.33 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.1 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
