217 (V 162 / 753)

DB Class V 162
DB Class 217
Two of the prototypes of the class operated as internal locomotives and were for a time classified as DB Class 753.
 
Build date V 162 001-002 : 1965
V 162 003 : 1966
V 162 011-022 1968
Total produced 15
 
Specifications
Configuration:
​ • UIC B'B'
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Length 16.4 m (53 ft 9.7 in)
Loco weight V 162 001 / 217 001 / 753 001 : 79.0 t (77.8 long tons; 87.1 short tons)
V 162 002 / 217 002 / 753 002 : 80t
V 162 003 / 217 003 : 81t
V 162 011 to V 162 022 : 79.0 t (77.8 long tons; 87.1 short tons) (@ 2/3 full tanks)
Fuel capacity V 162 001 / 217 001 / 753 001 : 3,100 L (680 imp gal; 820 US gal)
V 162 002 / 217 002 / 753 002 : 2,800 L (620 imp gal; 740 US gal)
V 162 003 / 217 003 : 2,700 L (590 imp gal; 710 US gal)
all others : 3,150 L (690 imp gal; 830 US gal)
Prime mover Main MTU : 16 V 652 TB 10
except V 162 003 : MTU 16 V 652 TY 10
auxiliary : MAN SEMAN D3650 HM3U
Transmission Voith hydraulic L820
also K 252 SUEW (MTU gearbox)
Loco brake pneumatic disc
also hydrodynamic brake in Class 753
Train brakes air
 
Performance figures
Maximum speed Slow gear : 100 km/h (62 mph)
Fast gear
120 km/h (75 mph) (prototype V 162 003)
130 km/h (81 mph) (main series)
140 km/h (87 mph) after 1971 - disc brake fitted machines
Power output Main engine : 1,427 kW (1,914 hp)
Auxiliary engine : 386 kW (518 hp)
Tractive effort starting : 236 kN (53,000 lbf)