V90 / 290

DB Class V 90
DB Class 290
DBAG Class 290
Also classes 291, 294, 295, 296
 
Build date 1963,1964-1974
Specifications
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Length ~14 m (45 ft 11.2 in)
Axle load ~20 tonnes (20 long tons; 22 short tons)
Loco weight ~80 tonnes (79 long tons; 88 short tons)
Fuel type Diesel fuel
Transmission Hydraulic
Safety systems Sifa and Indusi
 
Performance figures
Maximum speed Class 290 001 to 290 020 : 70 km/h (43 mph)
Class 290 021 onwards : 80 km/h (50 mph)
Power output Class 290 001 to 290 020 : 820 kW (1,100 hp)
Class 290 021 onwards : 1,010 kW (1,350 hp)
Class 290 rebuilt 1,100 kW (1,500 hp)
Class 291 : 1,000 kW (1,300 hp)
Tractive effort Starting 201 kN (45,000 lbf)