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OSB Railcar 516

The OSB, a subsidiary of the SWEG, operates new Regioshuttle DMUs on local trains around Offenburg in Baden-Württemberg.
There are 18 units in the OSB fleet numbered from VT509 and they were built by ADtranz in 1998. They ride on 2 4-wheel trucks with all axles powered by 2 diesel engines rated at a combined 514 kW, 689 hp. Transmission is mechanical and the top speed is 120 km/h, 74 mph. They are 2nd class only with seating for 68 passengers.

VT516 at Offenburg on Friday April 23rd, 2004.

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