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DE2500/BR202 DB (Henschel)  LokSound 5 European Sound files N XL L M4

The DB Class 202, also commonly referred to under its manufacturers' designation Henschel-BBC DE2500, since it was only in experimental use and never purchased by the DB, is a class of diesel-electric locomotives designed for use on main and secondary lines for both passenger and freight trains.

BR 704  LokSound 5 European Sound files N XL L M4

In 1977, based on the VT 627, the German Deutsche Bundesbahn DB ordered five test vehicles of the four-axle catenary inspection rail car 704. The four-axle vehicles, classed as BR 704, had a diesel-hydraulic power transmission. Propulsion was initially provided by two identical, independent drive systems with Deutz twelve-cylinder diesel engines, one of which was replaced by a more modern and lower-emission Deutz engine from 1986 onwards. The 140 km/h four-axle vehicles were intended to replace more…

DB BR 628.0 (Deutz)  LokSound 5 European Sound files N XL L M4

As a successor to the now aging railbuses VT98, Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB) commissioned the development of the single-car 627 for lightly frequented routes starting in 1970. The two-car 628 was intended to replace the three- or four-car VT98. Delivery of the first pre-production vehicles of both types began in 1974. The 628.0 was powered by air-cooled Deutz F 12 L 413 F engines and the water-cooled underfloor MAN D 3256 BTXU diesel, proven in truck construction. Four additional 628.0s were fitted more…

DB BR 627.0  LokSound 5 European Sound files N XL L M4

As a successor to the now aging VT98 railbuses, Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB) commissioned the development of the single-car 627 for lightly frequented routes starting in 1970. The two-car 628 was intended to replace three- or four-car VT98s. Delivery of the 627 pre-production vehicles began in 1974. Five cars were powered by 287 kW air-cooled Deutz BF 12 L 413 F engines, and three additional cars were equipped with a 294 kW water-cooled Daimler-Benz OM 404 engine. The top speed of 120 km/h also more…

BR 215 MTU MA 12V 956 TB10  LokSound 5 European Sound files N XL L M4

The classes (BR) 215 and 218 diesel locomotives of the Western German Railway (DB) are used in mixed service since 1968.

218 101 to 194, 218 242 to 288 were equipped with a 12 cylinder 4 stroke main Diesel from MAN that was later called MTU 12 V 956 TB10 that generates 2500 HP. The 2800 HP version of this motor is called MTU 12 V 956 TB11.

In the late 1980s the exhaust system of BR 218 with the 12 V motor had been optimized. Since 1995 many of the 218 are equipped with motors called "MTU 12 more…

BR 215 MTU MB 16V 652 TB10  LokSound 5 European Sound files N XL L M4

The 215 011-070 and 215 091-150 were equipped ex works with 1900 hp MTU MB 16V 652 TB10 engines. The engines heated their trains with steam generated by a Hagenuk OK 4610 steam boiler (licensed by Vapor Heating). While the boiler only hisses discreetly during operation, a characteristic multiple slapping sound can be heard when it is switched off. Since most DB passenger car types were equipped with both steam and electric train heating, the 215 series could also be used to haul high-quality more…

BR250 DR / BR155  LokSound 5 European Sound files N XL L M4

To haul fast and heavy passenger and freight trains on electrified main lines, the Deutsche Reichsbahn (DR) developed the Class 250 electric locomotives in the early 1970s. With a power output of 5400 kW, the 273 six-axle locomotives built between 1974 and 1984 were the most powerful electric locomotives in the DR's fleet. Reaching speeds of up to 125 km/h, the Class 250 could even haul express trains, as the maximum permissible line speed in East Germany was 120 km/h. Classified as Class 155 more…

BR Class 121/122 (Leyland)  LokSound 5 European Sound files N XL L M4

From 1960, British Rail procured 16 diesel-mechanical multiple units for branch lines. These 300 hp, four-axle units reached a top speed of 113 km/h and featured a driver's cab at both ends. On some of the lines, primarily located in the west of England, the multiple units were coupled with a driving trailer. However, BR only acquired ten of these. The last of these multiple units, nicknamed "Bubblecars" by railway enthusiasts, was retired after 57 years of service. Thanks to their durable more…

BR 66 DB  LokSound 5 European Sound files N XL L M4

The Class 66 belonged to the German Federal Railway's (DB) new steam locomotive program and was intended to replace the Class 64 and 78 locomotives. Despite its successful design, the DB commissioned Henschel to build only two examples in 1955. These two-cylinder locomotives, producing 1170 hp and capable of 100 km/h forward and reverse, boasted good running characteristics at higher speeds, a high-performance boiler system, and were optimized for economical operation. Nevertheless, series more…

BR 248 Vectron Dual Mode  LokSound 5 European Sound files N XL L M4

German Siemens company developed a dual mode version of electric loco Vectron. This locos immatriculated as BR 248 can operate under 15 kV catanery as well as powered by 16 cylinder diesel motor MTU 16V 4000 R84 with 2400 kW. Tractive power of 300 kN and the maximum speed of 160 km/h is available in both operations.



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