Series 212 is considered a direct V 100 chassis series and was built to meet their development requirements. Only a stronger 993 kW motor was used in the machine. In service as BR V 100.20 from 1962 to 1965, in contrast to the V 100.10 used in the branch service it was also intended for the main and steep-distance service.Since an increased engine power compared to the V 100.10 proved to be functional, the front stem and the frame cover plate of the locomotives from V 100 2022 were extended from 12,100 mm to 12,300 mm. The larger cooling system can be seen by the vertical fins compared to the horizontal of the other series.The locomotives were considered to be very robust and reliable, they achieved high, trouble-free running performance. The machines were used in almost the whole of Germa...
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Diesel locomotive series 245 of the German Railways.The locomotives of the series 245 are meant as replacement for the large diesel locomotives of the series 218 which have meanwhile arrived in the years. The diesel-electric locomotives have four diesel...
The Deutsche Reichsbahn initially equipped three models of the 110 series with a 1,200 hp diesel engine in the former GDR in 1972, which was also excellently proven in express train service. The flow gearbox has been adapted accordingly, like other components....
Series 212 is considered a direct V 100 chassis series and was built to meet their development requirements. Only a stronger 993 kW motor was used in the machine. In service as BR V 100.20 from 1962 to 1965, in contrast to the V 100.10 used in the branch...