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Diesel trains series 201

Description

In 1955 the CFL ordered 8 trains, consisting of 2 parts, delivered in 1956. They were of the same type as the DB VT08 and 11 units riding on the Köln-Bonner-Eisenbahn. They were in service on all main lines of the network of the CFL. It was a unit consisting of two equal diesel-hydraulic units. In the begin years the number was 401-408. But already in 1956, when two trains were delivered, it was decided to renumber the trains into 201-208. Both parts of a train were to be specified with the letter A or B. From 1983 on the B-part was renumbered into the numbers 211-218.

In 1962 the 205 was involved in an severe accident in Schifflange; it was repaired.

From 1994 on they went out of service.

Details

Number : 201-208/211-218
Total built : 8
Now in service : 0
Type : 1A-2+2-A1
Same as : DB VT08
Year built : 1956
Power : 2 x 200 hp
Weight : 63 tonnes
Max speed : 105 km/h
Length : 47,440 m
Built by : Westwaggon
Motor by : Deutz
Seats 2.class : 188

Other details

The second part of the DMU was numbered 211 - 218.
208: preserved in Fonds-de-Gras

Out of service:

201: in 1994. In 1989 accident, 201 had to be demolished. The 217-part of 207/217 was placed into 201 as new number 201. In 1995 to Museum in Mariëmbourg, Belgium.
202: in 1994
203: in 1994
204: in 1994
205: in 1989
206: in 1994. Sold to Vennbahn in 1995. After stopping of the Vennbahn back to Luxemburg in Fonds-de-Gras. In 2007 a fire destroyed the train, so it had to be demolished.
207: in 1989. The 217-part in 1989 renumbered into 201 and with 211 in service.
208: in 1994. Remained as riding monument.

 

 

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