DB Class 151

Deutsche Bundesbahn Class 151

Company type	Electric freight locomotive
Industry	Rail transport
Founded	1972
Headquarters	Germany
Products	Locomotives

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The Class 151 represents a series of electric freight locomotives produced for the Deutsche Bundesbahn from 1972 through 1978. Designed to succeed the older DB Class 150 models, these locomotives were developed to meet heightened operational demands, notably achieving a maximum speed of 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph).

Units operated by Hector Rail are classified under the designation Class 162.

Technical specifications

These locomotives feature a Co-Co wheel configuration and have a total weight of approximately 118 tonnes (116 long tons; 130 short tons).

History

The initial locomotive, numbered 151 001, was delivered on 21 November 1972 by the companies AEG and Krupp. This was followed by an additional eleven prototype units, which underwent comprehensive testing prior to commencing the production of the main series. In total, 170 locomotives were constructed. Originally, the Class 151 engines were designed to be suitable for passenger transport; however, they no longer meet the necessary safety standards for such operations.

In 2017, Deutsche Bahn sold its entire Class 151 locomotive fleet to the leasing firm Railpool.

In 2018, Saar-Rail acquired three Class 151 locomotives. Two of these are currently utilized in freight operations transporting torpedo wagons, while the third serves as a source for spare parts.

As of 2020, private railway companies operate 34 locomotives from this class, with DB Cargo leasing 19 units.

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  A Class 151 locomotive pulling a passenger train in April 1984
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  Hector Rail’s Class 151
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  RBH Logistics unit 151 123
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  Pair of Class 151 locomotives operated by Lokomotion
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  Locomotive 151 039 displaying EGP livery

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