Class / BR 212
Also known as:
Class / BR V 100.20
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1962
The DB Class V 10020, later designated
as Class 212, serves as a more powerful variant of
the original V 10010 series. Its development is
rooted in the prototype V 100 006, which was
renumbered to V 100 2001 in 1960. Series
production of the Class 212 commenced in 1962,
marking a distinct evolution from the V
10010 model, as this variant is designed
not only for branch line service but also for main line duties and
handling steeper gradients. By 1966, a total of 381 units had been
produced and entered active service.
The physical dimensions of the Class 212 locomotive include a length of 12.1 meters for the first units, increasing to 12.3 meters from unit number 022. It has a total weight of 63 tonnes, enabling it to effectively perform its intended operational roles. The locomotive achieves a maximum speed of 100 km/h and is powered by an engine that delivers an output of 993 kW, equivalent to 1,350 PS.
In addition to the standard models, 10x locomotives from the final batch of 150 units are outfitted with enhanced braking systems and modified drives, specifically designed for operations on steep gradients. These units are originally numbered V 100 2332 to 2341 and underwent a reclassification in 1968, becoming known as DB Class 213.
The Class 212 locomotives continued to operate in various capacities until the last unit was withdrawn from regular service in 2004. Despite this, several examples have been preserved or repurposed by private firms, ensuring that a part of their operational legacy continues beyond their active years.
The physical dimensions of the Class 212 locomotive include a length of 12.1 meters for the first units, increasing to 12.3 meters from unit number 022. It has a total weight of 63 tonnes, enabling it to effectively perform its intended operational roles. The locomotive achieves a maximum speed of 100 km/h and is powered by an engine that delivers an output of 993 kW, equivalent to 1,350 PS.
In addition to the standard models, 10x locomotives from the final batch of 150 units are outfitted with enhanced braking systems and modified drives, specifically designed for operations on steep gradients. These units are originally numbered V 100 2332 to 2341 and underwent a reclassification in 1968, becoming known as DB Class 213.
The Class 212 locomotives continued to operate in various capacities until the last unit was withdrawn from regular service in 2004. Despite this, several examples have been preserved or repurposed by private firms, ensuring that a part of their operational legacy continues beyond their active years.
1988
From 1988, 15x units are transferred to be used for the
"Tunnel Emergency Train"
("Tunnelhilfszug" or "TuHi") and
are registered as Class 214 (later Class
714):
in 1988: units 212 236-4, 212 244-8, 212 271-1 and 212 352-9;
in 1989: units 212 033-5, 212 046-7, 212 235-6, 212 245-5, 212 246-3, 212 251-3, 212 260-4 and 212 277-8;
in 1996/7: units 212 269-5 and 212 160-6.
in 1988: units 212 236-4, 212 244-8, 212 271-1 and 212 352-9;
in 1989: units 212 033-5, 212 046-7, 212 235-6, 212 245-5, 212 246-3, 212 251-3, 212 260-4 and 212 277-8;
in 1996/7: units 212 269-5 and 212 160-6.
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Latest update on the 14th of December 2024 at 21:50
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Disclosed: January 2024
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