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German Federal Railway VT 98
In addition to the VT 95, the family of Uerdingen rail buses also consisted of the VT 98. This was developed because the VT 95, with its single engine, was too weak for many routes and could not carry normal carriages...
General
| Property | German Federal Railway VT 98Remove |
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| Built | 1953-1967 |
| Manufacturers | Uerdingen, MAN, Donauwörth, SGP, Jenbacher |
| Wheel arrangement | AA |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | German Federal Railway VT 98Remove |
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| Length | 13.95 m |
| Wheelbase | 6.00 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 6.00 m |
| Empty weight | 18.9 t |
| Adhesive weight | 18.9 t |
| Axle load | 9.7 t |
Power plant
| Property | German Federal Railway VT 98Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Büssing U 10 |
| Engine type | 2x 6-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | German Federal Railway VT 98Remove |
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| Power source | diesel-mechanic |
| Indicated power | 220 kW (299 PS) |
| Top speed | 90 km/h |
