DB Class 151

The Class 151 is an electric heavy freight locomotive built for German Federal Railways between 1972 and 1978. They were built as a replacement for the ageing Class 150, in order to cope with the increased requirements of this type of locomotive, in particular the desire of a 120 km/h (75 mph) top speed.

DB Class 151
Two Class 151 locomotives hauling a freight train in November 2015
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderAEG, BBC, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Siemens
Build date1972–1978
Total produced170
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICCo′Co′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Length19,490 mm (63 ft 11+3⁄8 in)
Axle load19.7 t
(19.4 long tons; 21.7 short tons)
Loco weight118 t
(116 long tons; 130 short tons)
Electric system/s15 kV 16.7 Hz Catenary
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Safety systemsInduSi, SiFa, PZB90
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output6,288 kW (8,432 hp)
Tractive effortContinuous: 250 kN (56,000 lbf),
Starting: 395 kN (89,000 lbf)
Career
Class151
162 (Hector Rail)
LocaleGermany
Delivered1972

Locomotives of Hector Rail are designated as Class 162.[1]

Technical specifications

The locomotives have a Co-Co wheel arrangement, and a weight of 118 tonnes (116 long tons; 130 short tons).[2]

History

On 21 November 1972 the first locomotive, 151 001, was delivered by AEG and Krupp. It was followed by 11 further pilot locomotives, which were extensively tested before the main order was built. Altogether 170 locomotives were built. Originally the Class 151 locomotives were also suitable for passenger service, however it is not possible anymore due to the lack of required safety equipment.

Deutsche Bahn's Class 151 fleet was sold to leasing company Railpool in 2017.[3]

Saar-Rail bought three Class 151 locomotives in 2018. Two of them operate on freight services with torpedo cars, while one locomotive serves as a spare parts donor.[4]

As of 2020, 34 locomotives are in service with private railway companies. DB Cargo has leased 19 locomotives.[5]

  • Class 151 locomotive hauling a passenger train in April 1984
    Class 151 locomotive hauling a passenger train in April 1984
  • Hector Rail 151
    Hector Rail 151
  • RBH Logistics 151 123
    RBH Logistics 151 123
  • Two Class 151 locomotives of Lokomotion
    Two Class 151 locomotives of Lokomotion
  • 151 039 in EGP livery
    151 039 in EGP livery

References
  1. "162 – The Classic Heavy Freight Loco" (PDF). hectorrail.com. Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 July 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  2. Harris, Ken, ed. (2005). Jane's World Railways 2005-2006 (47th ed.). Jane's Information Group. p. 186. ISBN 0-7106-2710-6.
  3. "[DE] Saar Rail 151 161 outshopped". railcolornews.com. Railcolor-Ziemon. 7 November 2018. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  4. Müller, Matthias (May 2019). "Viel Arbeit für DB-Klassiker" [Lots of work for DB classics]. Lok Magazin (in German). Vol. 5/2019, no. 452. Geramond Verlag. pp. 98–101. ISSN 0458-1822.
  5. "DB Cargo/Railpool: Lokomotiven der Reihe 151 reaktiviert" [DB Cargo/Railpool: Class 151 locomotives reactivated]. eurailpress.de (in German). DVV Media Group GmbH. 24 November 2020. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
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