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GHE T 1

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GHE T 1
ManufacturerWaggonfabrik Dessau (s/n 3046)
Constructed1933
Number built1
Fleet numbers
  • GHE T 1
  • DR VT 137 522
  • DR/HSB 187 001
Specifications
Car length8,600 mm (28 ft 2+58 in) over coupling
Width3,450 mm (11 ft 3+78 in)
Wheel diameter700 mm (27.56 in)
Wheelbase4,000 mm (13 ft 1+12 in)
Maximum speed40 km/h (25 mph)
Weight
  • Empty: 8.0 t (7.9 long tons; 8.8 short tons)
  • Service: 12.0 t (11.8 long tons; 13.2 short tons)
Prime mover(s)Today: LKW W50 motor
Power outputToday: 92 kW (123 hp)
TransmissionMylius drive
UIC classificationA1
Minimum turning radius30 m (98.43 ft)
Braking system(s)Screw brake
Track gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in)

In 1933 the Gernrode-Harzgerode Railway Company (GHE) bought this twin-axled, narrow gauge railbus from Waggonfabrik Dessau and classified it as GHE T 1 within its vehicle fleet. The vehicle remained a one-off; bus services were more important to the GHE. After the Second World War the railbus remained at Eisfelder Talmühle station and as a result evaded Russian reparation measures. In the time that followed, it was redesignated as VT 133 522, and took over the traffic on the remaining section of the Selke Valley Railway between Eisfelder Talmühle and Hasselfelde. Later it returned to duties on its home line between Gernrode and Straßberg (Harz), but was only used as a tool wagon. With its 34 seats and 10 standing places it was just too small. In 1972 it was given its present-day computerised number of 187 001 by the Deutsche Reichsbahn (GDR) in East Germany. Today the Harz Narrow Gauge Railways uses it exclusively for railway specials.

Currently (2007) the vehicle is stabled as its licence has expired.

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