Ortenau-S-Bahn Photos
Diesel Unit VT520
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Ortenau-S-Bahn PhotosDiesel Unit VT520 |
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| 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. VT520 entering the station at Offenburg as a single unit which will form train OSB 82719 (13:12 Offenburg to Hausach) on Friday April 23rd, 2004. |
Michael Taylor
