The last operational DB Class 240, now owned by and in the livery of the Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln
Type and origin
Power type
Diesel-electric
Builder
MaK, Krupp, and ABB
Model
DE 1024
Build date
1989
Total produced
3[1]
Specifications
Configuration:
• UIC
Co′Co′[1]
Gauge
1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)[1]
Length
20.960 m (68 ft 9 in)[1]
Width
4.175 m (13 ft 8 in)[1]
Height
2.910 m (9 ft 7 in)[1]
Loco weight
117 t (115 long tons; 129 short tons)[1]
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Fuel capacity
5,000 L (1,100 imp gal; 1,300 US gal)[1]
Prime mover
MaK 12M282[1]
Alternator
WB630K8
Traction motors
6FRA3368, (6 of)
Train heating
Electric
Loco brake
Air
Train brakes
Air
Performance figures
Maximum speed
160 km/h (99 mph)[1]
Power output
2,650 kW (3,550 hp)[1]
Tractive effort
Starting: 405 kN (91,000 lbf)[1]
Career
Operators
Deutsche Bundesbahn, Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln
Numbers
DB 240 001 to DB 240 003, HGK EN 11 to 13
Disposition
240 003: in service
240 002: fire damaged, later rebuilt as electro-diesel Voith Futura
240 001: retired and retained for spares
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