(served by AVG Trams from Karlsruhe)
#885
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Heilbronn
Trams (served by AVG Trams from Karlsruhe) #885 |
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This is
one of a group of dual voltage trams built by Düwag from 1997 to 2000 (numbers
837 to 877) which can
operate in the streets at 750 volt plus the DB mainlines drawing 15,000 volt
from the overhead. Classified as GT8-100D/M 2S these 8-axle trams are powered by
motor bogies in the lead and trailing positions while the two centre bogies are
unpowered. These cars seat 97 to 100 passengers and have a top speed of 90 km/h,
56 mph. There are rated at 560 kW, 750 hp. Units 868 onwards are fitted with
Panorama windows in the centre section. Unit 885 was built in 2002. GT8-100D/M 2S unit 885 arrives at Heilbronn Bahnhofsvorplatz with a S4 service on Tuesday May 4th, 2004. |
Michael Taylor
