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German Federal Railway class 240
Germany | 1989 | 3 produced
DE13 of the HGK in October 2013 in the Gremberg marshalling yard
DE13 of the HGK in October 2013 in the Gremberg marshalling yard
Paul Smith
General
Built1989
ManufacturerMaK, Krupp, ABB
Axle configC-C 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length68 ft 9 3/16 in
Wheelbase51 ft 1 in
Rigid wheelbase12 ft 9 1/8 in
Service weight257,941 lbs
Adhesive weight257,941 lbs
Axle load42,990 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed99 mph
Starting effort91,048 lbf
EngineMaK 12M282
Engine typeV12 diesel
Fuel1,321 us gal (diesel)
Engine output3,554 hp (2,650 kW)
Calculated Values
diesel locomotive
prototype
freight
three-phase AC
last changed: 08 2023
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