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German Federal Railway V 60
In the 1950s, the Bundesbahn needed a shunting locomotive to replace six- and eight-coupled steam locomotives in this role. Development began in 1951 with the participation of all well-known manufacturers, who were to...
General
| Property | German Federal Railway V 60 re-engined |
|---|---|
| Built | ab 1997 |
| Manufacturers | MaK, Krupp, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Jung, Esslingen, KHD, Gmeinder |
| Wheel arrangement | C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | German Federal Railway V 60 re-engined |
|---|---|
| Length | 10.45 m |
| Wheelbase | 4.40 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.40 m |
| Service weight | 48.3 t |
| Adhesive weight | 48.3 t |
| Axle load | 16.1 t |
| Fuel capacity | 1,500 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | German Federal Railway V 60 re-engined |
|---|---|
| Engine | Caterpillar 3412E DI-TTA |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | German Federal Railway V 60 re-engined |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-hydraulic |
| Indicated power | 465 kW (632 PS) |
| Top speed | 60 km/h |
| Starting effort | 118.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | German Federal Railway V 60 re-engined |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.02 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.6 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
