TCDD DH6500

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DH6500
DH6500
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Power type Diesel-hydraulic
Builder Krupp-Esslingen Flag of Germany Germany
Build date 1960-?
Total production 40
UIC classification C
AAR wheel arr. C
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8½ in)
Length 10.5 m
Total weight 42.5 t
Engine type Maybach GT6
Top speed 60 km/h
Power output 480 kW
Locomotive brakes Straight air
Train brakes 26-L air
Career Turkish State Railways
Number(s) DH6501 - DH6540
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TCDD DH6500 was a series of diesel-hydraulic shunter built for the Turkish State Railways. A total of 40 locomotives were built by Krupp-Esslingen after 1960, based closely on DB BR 360. They were equipped with Maybach GT6 engines.

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