Sunday, January 25, 2015

DSB regional diesel railcar, 1978


The MR class was introduced in 1978, most built by Uerdingen in Germany. More were built in the 1980s by Scandia like this one dating from 1984.  They were supplemented by almost identical powered cars classified as MRD and built by Scandia in the 1980s, coupled with the Uerdingens.

Specifications (per power car):
Engine: 12 cylinder Deutz diesel
Output: 237 kW (318 hp), 
Transmission: hydraulic 
Speed: 120 km/h (75 mph)
Brakes: air brake and magnetic track brake.
Length: 22,3 metres (73 ft)
Weight: 35  tons
Seats: 64 (second class)
Units built: 98

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