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V 100
Different locomotive models to be built in subsequent years were defined in
the German Federal Railroad's first type classification program in 1955:
V 60 for switching work
V 100 for mixed branchline service
V 160 for light service on main lines
V 200 for medium service on amin lines
V 320 for heavy service on main lines
Development of the V 100 was started in 1956. From 1958 on a total of
364 class V 100 10 (later class 211) locomotives were delivered. This locomotive
was subsequently provided with a more powerful motor and additional units
were produced with modifications as the V 100 20 (later class 212).
The V 100 was intended to replace chiefly the steam locomotive classes 64,
74 and 86 in the DB's restructuring plans. It was employed alsmost everywhere
in Germany on non-electrified routes. It has an output of 808 kilowatts
(1,100 horsepower) and a maximum speed of 100 km/h (approx. 63 mph).
The V 100 was designed with trucks in the interests of smoother running and
better negotiation of curves. The center cab is equipped with two controllers.
This locomotive has proven itself very well on the DB as a jack-of-all-trades.
In the 1980 s a number of these units were sold to foreign railroads and private
lines. At present only the class 212 is still on the motive power roster of the
German Railroad, Inc.
A whole series of these locomotives began their second career on different
privately owned railroads or track laying firms.
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Prototype
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