90 80 2248 500-1 D-SIEAG. In 2022 Deutsche Bahn Fernverkehr ordered
21 Vectron Dual Mode for trains going on non-electrified sections,
in particular to Westerland/Sylt and Oberstdorf. They can also be
used in case of blackouts on the electrified network. With a power
of 2000 kW at the wheel they reach a speed of 160 km/h. The engine
is a mtu 16V 4000 R84. The locomotive seen here has been built 2022
as 90 80 248 020-0 D-SIEAG and originally had a large "Vectron Dual
Mode" inscription, in 2023 it was rebuilt with train power supply
and in 2024 the red stripe was applied.
InnoTrans, Berlin, september 2024
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<a href="mailto:tbk.uncia@gmail.com">tobias b k&ouml;hler</a>