Siemens Desiro Dmu Unite For Germany's Deutsche Bahn, Class 643 First Dmu For Germany!!

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  1. Gabe_1.0

    Gabe_1.0 Well-Known Member

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    These are wonderful modern hoppers. DMUs used in most European countries that consist mostly of 2 unit cars but can be expanded. This expansion focuses on the Deutsche Bahn, probably Rapid Transit line, this being the first Diesel-electric engine there and still fit the role of passenger operations would tick alot of boxes fir many players.This Unit will be in Red livery.

    Germany's Deutsche Bahn introduced two-car Desiro DMUs for local services in 2000. With a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph), these Class 642 units are mainly used on branch lines and regional lines. Besides the 234 units purchased by DB in 2007, various private German rail companies are also using Desiro DMUs.

    The Class 642 is equipped with two MTU diesel engines with an output of 275 or 315 kW (369 or 422 hp) each and hydro-mechanical transmission with retarders. It typically contains 100 seats. When linked together with Scharfenberg couplers, up to three trainsets can be operated together. The Desiros are quite popular with most passengers, thanks to their good acceleration. Because they have often replaced push/pull trains, their shorter journey times, such as on the Müglitz Valley Railway, have encouraged greater passenger numbers.

    Originally DB intended to operate together modern DMUs purchased from different manufacturers, but due to software incompatibilities this proved to be impossible. Therefore, the Class 642 can only be mechanically coupled with other DMUs like the Class 643.The photo there shows the class 643 in Annaberg-Buchholz, Unterer Bahnhof.
     

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  2. palme111100

    palme111100 Active Member

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    Yeah, I proposed the BR642 as well :):cool:
     
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